St. Martinville, LA
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About St. Martinville
- • Actress Lynn Whitfield, known for "The Josephine Baker Story," was born in St. Martinville.
- • The legend of Evangeline, immortalized in Longfellow's poem, originated in St. Martinville.
- • Its strategic location on the Teche put St. Martinville on the map as a trading hub.
- • St. Martinville is rumored to have a hidden network of tunnels under its historic district.
- • The Civil War significantly impacted St. Martinville, becoming a refuge for Confederate soldiers.
- • It was named for Saint Martin of Tours and established as "Attakapas Post" in 1760.
- • With a population around 5,500, it's smaller than many Louisiana towns.
- • The town's elevation is 13 feet, making it susceptible to flooding.
- • Agriculture, particularly sugarcane farming, remains a vital industry.
- • A nostalgic, peaceful feeling lingers, evoking simpler times and rich history.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • St. Martinville Senior High won the state football championship in 1976.
