Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission

Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission The Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission consists of representatives of each incorporated community. In Louisiana the subdivision is called a Parish.

Evangeline Parish

Every state in the United States with the exception of Louisiana has its political subdivision designated as counties. When Louisiana became a state it preferred the Parish designation to the county system. Another unique feature of Louisiana is that its legal system is based on the concept of Roman Law rather than the English Common Law system that is used in the other states.

This is a legacy left by the French Emperor Napoleon. Evangeline Parish was carved out of the old Parish of St. Landry which originally extended from the Atchafalaya River to the Sabine River on the western boundary of the state. Several other Louisiana Parishes were also carved out of this old and large Parish. The name Evangeline was chosen from the poem of the same name by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This poem was the story of an Acadian girl who came to Louisiana when the Acadians were driven from Nova Scotia by the British. The parish is one of the oldest inhabited areas of the state. Evangeline Parish was part of the lands of the Attakapas Indians. These were a peaceful people and there are no records of any warlike qualities of these Indians. At that time Evangeline Parish was a part of the lands claimed for France by Robert Cavalier Sieur de LaSalle in 1682. The main road from New Orleans to Natchitoches which was the oldest town in central Louisiana ran through the center of what is now Evangeline Parish. The road went through Ville Platte which is now the parish seat of the parish. It continued through Bayou Chicot and on up through the Alexandria area and across the Red River to Natchitoches. The road continued on northwest out to California. The road was known as “El Camino Real” or the Spanish Royal Road. Basically the present U.S. highway 167 follows the old Spanish road. The first settlers of Evangeline Parish were people of French ancestry, and after them people of Spanish ancestry. These people were located principally in the southern part of the parish. The people who settled the northern part of the parish were mostly English descent. Today Evangeline Parish is populated by peoples of all races and national origins. There are large populations of Irish, German, English, and African American people. The population of the parish according to the last census is 35,434.

08/05/2026

Lunches from around the parish

The Sweet Shop (Basile)
Spaghetti w Meatballs
Garlic bread, Green salad, Corn on cob, Dessert

Southern Sweet Escape (Mamou)
Chicken & Sausage Sauce Pican'te, Over Rice
Cantaloupe, & Corn

Krazy Cajun Cafe
1/2 & 1/2 Large Fried Fried Shrimp & 3 Fried Fish Strips
w/ fries and salad
Full Fried Platter topped with Shrimp Etouffee
includes 2 sides ( mashed pot & gravy, corn ,salad, cuc & tom.
Fried or Grilled Pork Chop w/rice & gravy

B & S Neighborhood Market
Boneless Beef or Shrimp Fettuccine
cantaloupe and black eyes!

B & S Grocery & Meat Market
Sausage and Tasso, w/rice
potato salad, and cantaloupe!

Champagne's Champagnes Quality FOODS VP
Chicken Stew
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti w/ mushrooms,
Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Cucumber and Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Broccoli and Cheese Rice, Carrot Souffle, Green Beans with Cheese, Fried Chicken and French Fries. We also have Pepper Jack Boudin Egg Rolls, Chicken Crispitos, and Honey BBQ Boneless Wings

Blue Junction
Meatball Stew w/rice
Potato Salad or coleslaw, dinner roll

Jett Express (Mamou)
Bacon Chicken Pasta
corn, roll, cookie
Chicken Stew w/rice
corn, roll, & cookie

Leger's Grocery(Turkey Creek)
Bouie in a gravy w/rice
blackeye peas, macaroni salad and a roll

Tackle & Taste
Chicken & Dumplings
Sweet Peas, roll, & dessert

August Calendar of events from 8-5-26--8-11-26
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August Calendar of events from 8-5-26--8-11-26

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Evangeline Parish Library-all branches
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Evangeline Parish Library-all branches

08/04/2026

Lunches in the parish. When a certain place that serves lunches is not listed, it is because they haven't posted their lunches for me to share with you.

Krazy Cajun Cafe
Fried Shrimp Po-Boy, (3) Fried Fish Strips, Baked Chicken (Dark Meat Only) and Fried or Grilled Pork Chops on the menu today!

Jett Express
Chicken Stew w/potatoes & carrots w/rice
field peas, dinner roll, cookie
or Spaghetti W/meat sauce
field peas, roll, cookie

Southern Sweet Escapes
Chicken Pasta
fried chicken wings, corn on the cob, garlic toast

B&S Neighborhood Market
Boneless Pork in gravy w/rice
potato salad, sweet peas & carrots
Chili Cheese Dogs also

Champagnes Quality FOODS VP
Pork and Sausage in a Gravy
Bake Ribs
Coleslaw, Cucumber and Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Cornbread Dressing, White Macaroni and Cheese, Potato Au Gratin, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Pizza Sticks, Fried Chicken and Wedges

Teet's Food Store
Cheesy Cajun Pasta
Hen Sauce Picante W/rice
all the trimmings

The SWEET SHOP (Basile)
Chicken Stew with potaotes and sausage
Rice, green beans, green salad, dessert

Gaga's General Store (Beaver)
Hamburger Steak
Mashed Potatoes or rice, smothered cabbage, light bread, dessert

Leger's Grocery (Turkey Creek)
Smothered Chicken & Sausage in a red gravy w/ rice
green beans, roll

Blue Junction
Red Beans & Sausage w/rice
Cornbread, slice of cake

Mercy Regional Hospital We were proud to support yesterday's Lunch & Learn hosted by the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce ...
08/04/2026

Mercy Regional Hospital
We were proud to support yesterday's Lunch & Learn hosted by the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce as a Table Sponsor!
Our team enjoyed hearing Christopher Holmes of Rooted Consulting share valuable insights on Marketing Fundamentals at Sip & Savor Restaurant.
At Mercy Regional Medical Center, we believe that investing in local businesses, organizations, and educational opportunities helps strengthen the communities we serve. Thank you to the Evangeline Chamber of Commerce and Rooted Consulting for bringing professionals together to learn, connect, and grow.
We're honored to support initiatives that make Evangeline Parish a stronger place to live and work!

Wyble's Antiques and Collectables
08/04/2026

Wyble's Antiques and Collectables

Charlie's Meat Market in Mamou.
08/04/2026

Charlie's Meat Market in Mamou.

Address

306 West Main Street
Ville Platte, LA
70586

Telephone

+13374920615

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