HISTORIC HEART.
MODERN BEAT.
St. Martinville, also known as Le Petit Paris (Little Paris) was established in the 1800s, and is undergoing modernization while preserving the history and culture
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Tomb of Evangeline
You can find a tomb for Evangeline in the St. Martinville graveyard next to the Catholic Church of St. Martin de Tours.
Historic District
The Historic District boasts of 50 historic landmarks/sites and registered historic buildings in downtown St. Martinville built from 1820 until 1931.
Saint Martin de Tours Church
Saint Martin de Tours Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in America and the third oldest in Louisiana.
African-American Museum
The African-American Museum tells the story of the arrival of the Africans and the development of the free people of color community in Southwest Louisiana.
Notre Dame Church
The Notre Dame De Perpetual Secours Church in St. Martinville recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary.
Acadian Memorial
The Acadian Memorial was established in honor of the 3,000 Acadian men, women and children who found refuge in Louisiana after British forces exiled them from Acadie.
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Due to inclement weather, the USDA Rural Development homebuyers workshop scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th at 5:30 PM at City Hall (120 South New Market Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582) has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will be announcing a new date and time in the near future. We understand the importance of this workshop in helping individuals achieve their homeownership goals and we hope to see you at the rescheduled event. Thank you for your understanding. #homebuyer #USDA #financing ... See MoreSee Less
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USDA Rural Development is offering a homebuyers workshop on Tuesday, January 24th at 5:30 PM at City Hall (120 South New Market Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582). Learn how to buy, build, or repair your home with 0% down and 100% financing. Don't miss this opportunity to make your homeownership dreams a reality! #homebuyer #USDA #financing ... See MoreSee Less
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Shmia Mcgruder u wanna go?
Monday, January 16th ... See MoreSee Less
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