Breaux Bridge, LA
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About Breaux Bridge
- • Zachary Richard, a renowned Cajun musician and poet, hails from Breaux Bridge.
- • Crawfish etouffee, a signature Cajun dish, originated in Breaux Bridge.
- • A bridge built by Firmin Breaux in 1799 spurred the town's growth.
- • Legend says a ghostly 'loup garou' roams the swamps near Breaux Bridge.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Breaux Bridge's cotton and sugarcane industries.
- • Named for Firmin Breaux's bridge, it was established around 1829.
- • With 8,293 residents, it's smaller than nearby Lafayette.
- • Sitting at 16 feet, the town experiences occasional flooding.
- • Crawfish farming and processing drive the local economy.
- • A warm, inviting embrace of Cajun culture and hospitality permeates the town.
- • The New Orleans Saints, an hour away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Breaux Bridge High School's football team has a proud history of state championships.