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
Fast Facts
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 85-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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Proclamation
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages, gender and income levels;
and WHEREAS, the crime of domestic violence violates an individual's privacy, dignity, security and humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and economic control and/or abuse;
and WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each year;
and WHEREAS, women in Louisiana are killed by men at a rate of 2.18 per 100,000 females, which ranks Louisiana fifth nationally;
and WHEREAS, children of maternal victims of domestic violence are 50 percent more likely to be victims of domestic violence and experience lifelong repercussions from the trauma of domestic violence exposure;
and WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to the heinous crime of domestic violence;
and WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for citizens to increase awareness about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the numerous organizations and individuals who provide lifesaving advocacy, services and assistance to victims. Now,
THEREFORE, I, Jason Willis, Mayor of Saint Martinville in the State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in St. Martinville In Witness Whereof, I have unto set my hand this 7th day of October, 2024, as representative of the City of St. Martinville in the parish of St. Martin, Louisiana. _________________________Mayor Jason Willi ... See MoreSee Less
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City Council Meeting 10/07/24 ... See MoreSee Less
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I can’t watch. Pitiful. Only Carol has it right.
😂😂😂😂😂still blaming Sheila! Oh Jesus!!!
Candy is hired to do what again???? Crazy stuff!!! 🤦🏼♀️clowns in office continue!
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I’m watching
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St. Martinville Residents,
The city is aware of the concerns about extensive street light outages around St. Martinville. We understand the residents' concerns and want to let everyone know that the city is awaiting the final word on receiving funding from a state grant to replace streetlights around the city.
We hope to hear about the grant approval within a few weeks.
We appreciate your patience and understanding regarding this matter. ... See MoreSee Less
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I have a serious question and would like an answer. All the people that live in St Martinville pay taxes on everything we own and everything we do why do we need grants from the state to maintain simple public services where is all the tax money being spent. Let's have the city start printing expenditures for every quarter in teche news let's have some transparency. Instead yall sit up there at town hall meetings arguing with each other like high-school girls. SMFH.
Really....question.. .why there is no funds for this.. .general maintenance....
Sad we don’t have funds for lights.
What happens if the grant is not approved?
So much corruption in southern Louisiana. Starts with local Mayors and go up from there.
So where do the taxes go? Didn't the mayor just convince people to pay more tax money? Ya want more money but can't take care of simple things?
Praying the funds get approved!! 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Just pay the bill... they'll turn em back on...
I mean the extra fees for online payments should be able to fund lights. 🤷♀️
Got $ for other crap we don't need but okayyyy
So LEDs are to expensive, seriously!
No street lights..... water sucks azzz....but hey, let's spend money on sewers. Remember that come election time.
Lol… you need a grant to buy some light bulbs??? Your mayor and city council can’t manage a budget well enough to buy light bulbs?? Who are the Einsteins running this place… you become who you vote in…
Chrissy S Lynn
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Niggas fuck Saint Martinville
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