Labadieville, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Labadieville, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Labadieville, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Assumption
Area
• Total	3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2)
• Land	3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,715
• Density	440.87/sq mi (170.22/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	70372
Area code(s)	985
FIPS code	22-40420

Labadieville is a small community in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 1,715 people lived there. Labadieville is part of the larger Pierre Part area.

History of Labadieville

Labadieville was originally called "Brûlée Labadie." It got its name from Jean Louis L'Abadie, an early French pioneer who lived there. In 1721, about fifty warriors from the Chitimacha tribe lived in this area.

After 1750, many different groups of people settled around Labadieville. These included French and Spanish settlers. They were joined by Acadians, who were French-speaking people from Canada, and Isleños, who came from the Canary Islands. There were also some Germans from a place called the German Coast, which was to the east on the Mississippi River.

Early Church and Community Life

In 1843, a religious mission was started in Labadieville. St. Philomena Catholic Church became an organized parish in 1848. The very first church service was held in the home of Widow Zacharie Boudreaux. The first church building was ready for use in 1847.

The Civil War Battle of Georgia Landing

During the Civil War, Labadieville was the site of an important battle called the Battle of Georgia Landing. This battle happened on October 27, 1862.

Union forces, led by General Godfrey Weitzel, fought against Confederate troops, led by General Alfred Mouton. The Union army wanted to control the Bayou Lafourche region. This area was important because of its sugar and cotton crops.

General Weitzel's troops left Carrollton, near New Orleans, on October 24. They traveled up the Mississippi River by boat. On October 25, they arrived at Donaldsonville and got off their boats. The next day, they marched about 15 miles to Napoleonville.

On October 27, General Weitzel continued his march to Labadieville. There, he found the Confederate army ready to fight. The Confederates had soldiers and cannons on both sides of the bayou.

The Battle Unfolds

The Union troops began fighting the Confederates on the east side of the bayou around 11:00 a.m. The Confederate soldiers on this side did not have the support of their cannons, so they quickly moved back.

General Weitzel then used a floating bridge to move his soldiers to the west side of the bayou. He wanted to attack the Rebel troops there. For a while, the Confederate soldiers fought very bravely and stopped the Union attack. However, they ran out of ammunition for their cannons. This forced them to leave their positions. The Confederate forces then retreated further up the bayou towards Labadieville.

Aftermath of the Battle

The Union army had 18 soldiers killed and 68 wounded. The Confederate army had about 229 soldiers killed or wounded. Also, 206 Confederate soldiers were captured.

On October 28, General Weitzel's troops entered and took control of Thibodaux, which is a few miles from Labadieville. The next day, communication was opened with New Orleans using the New Orleans, Opelousas and Great Western Railroad. This battle helped the Union army gain control of the entire Bayou Lafourche region.

Later Developments

In 1905, a canal was built. It was called the Cancienne Canal. This canal connected Lake Verret to Bayou Lafourche near Napoleonville.

Geography of Labadieville

Labadieville is located at 29°49′57″N 90°57′17″W / 29.83250°N 90.95472°W / 29.83250; -90.95472. This means it is in the southern part of Louisiana.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of about 10.1 square kilometers (3.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

People of Labadieville

In the year 2000, there were 1,811 people living in Labadieville. These people lived in 666 households, and 514 of these were families. The population density was about 466.5 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Labadieville were White (81.12%). About 17.50% were African American. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other races. About 1.10% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households had children under 18 living with them (36.9%). Most households were married couples living together (61.7%). The average household had 2.72 people, and the average family had 3.12 people.

The population included people of all ages. About 26.5% were under 18 years old. About 11.2% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Labadieville was 35 years.

Notable person

Mary Anne de Boisblanc, a self-taught folk artist, was born in Labadieville in 1925.

See also

In Spanish: Labadieville para niños