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The city of St. Martinville is the parish seat of St. Martin Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,989. Sydney, Australia at Night. ...
A parish seat is the administrative center of a parish in the US state of Louisiana. ...
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Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to 94°W Population...
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Overview
Where Romance Joins History
For generations, a blend of history and legend has drawn visitors to this meeting place of incredible natural beauty and unique historical background. In legend--the area was the meeting place of the ill-fated lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel. In history--it was the meeting place of exiled French aristocrats fleeing the French Revolution, and of Acadians of Nova Scotia seeking refuge after the British expulsion. It was also the meeting place of wealthy New Orleanians escaping the oppressive heat and epidemics of the city. In nature--it is the meeting place of the swamp and the prairie.
The third oldest town in Louisiana retains many buildings and homes with beautiful architecture, such as the historic St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church and the Evangeline Oak made famous in Longfellow's poem.
Geography St. Martinville is located at 30°7'30" North, 91°49'50" West (30.125053, -91.830593)GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias LA county maps by Catbar. ...
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.33% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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The city is located on the Bayou Teche, just west of the Atchafalaya River, with Breaux Bridge to the north and New Iberia to the south. The Bayou Teche is a 125-mile long waterway of great cultural significance in south central Louisiana. ...
The Atchafalaya River is a distributary of the Mississippi and Red rivers, approximately 170 mi (270 km) long, in south central Louisiana in the United States. ...
Breaux Bridge is a city located in St. ...
The small city of New Iberia is the parish seat of Iberia Parish, in the US state of Louisiana, 125 miles (201 km) west of New Orleans. ...
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 6,989 people, 2,496 households, and 1,722 families residing in the city. The population density is 899.5/km² (2,330.1/mi²). There are 2,778 housing units at an average density of 357.5/km² (926.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 35.78% White, 62.84% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There are 2,496 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% are married couples living together, 26.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.28. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...
In the city the population is spread out with 28.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $19,600, and the median income for a family is $28,711. Males have a median income of $28,946 versus $18,314 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,529. 31.2% of the population and 26.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 39.4% of those under the age of 18 and 31.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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History
 statue d'Evangéline - héroïne de la déportation acadienne - à Saint Martinville en Louisiane SM Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (996x1096, 708 KB) Summary statue dEvangéline - héroïne de la déportation acadienne - à Saint Martinville en Louisiane self made PRA Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Acadian St. ...
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People & Culture
St. Martinville is widely considered to be the birthplace of Cajun culture.
Festivals La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns
Pepper Festival
Attractions - St. Martin de Tours Church is the oldest church parish in southwest Louisiana. It is known as the Mother Church of the Acadians because it was founded in 1765 upon the arrival of Acadians in this area. The current building has served as a center for religious activities in this predominantly Catholic community for over one hundred fifty years. Behind the church, on the site of the original cemetery, monuments mark the participation of Acadians and others in the American Revolution.
- La Maison Duchamp on Main Street in St. Martinville, Louisiana was built by Eugene & Amelie Duchamp in 1876 as their town house. This St. Martinville landmark house has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places; therefore, future generations will be able to marvel at its creative architecture and remember times past.
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