Comprehensive historical narrative of Broussard's settlement and development provides a rich cultural context
Includes genealogical and oral history elements to trace family roots and community heritage
Features contributions from local leaders and sports figures, highlighting the city's competitive spirit
Paperback format for easy handling and portability
Published by Arcadia Publishing, known for quality history and regional studies
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As early as 1765, Acadians began to settle near St. Martinville in the center of an area known as Côte Gelée, or Frozen Hill, due to seasonal cold temperatures that covered the Mississippi River with ice. These early settlers were exiles from Acadie (now Nova Scotia, Canada). They established farms that, in the early 1800s, became inters