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Avoyelles Parish is known for its French colonial history and tradition of French language use. The contemporary Creole traditions, in both music and food, reflect European, African and Native American influences.
Avoyelles Parish, at the crossroads of Central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians who inhabited the area. The Avoyels were later absorbed by the Tunica Biloxi tribe. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum.
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At Broken Wheel Brewery, longtime friends Jonathan Knoll and Chris Pahl produce handcrafted beers that pay homage to the local culture. The brewery is named after the story of Marksville’s founding, and each brew’s name has a story behind it. The Páchafa Pale Ale is named after a half-man, half-horse boogey man that Marksville natives grew up feari...
At Paragon Casino Resort, you’ll find fantastic dining options alongside gaming, live entertainment, and luxury accommodations. The casino offers seven different restaurants that run the gamut from fine dining to casual fare. For a fancy dinner, Legends Steakhousefeatures a variety of prime steak and seafood dishes, including a bone-in ribeye, boud...
Marksville and the surrounding areas have lots of goodies you’ll want to pick up before heading home, so make sure to bring an ice chest—and your appetite. If you’ve ever been to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, chances are you’ve tasted or at least heard of the legendary crawfish bread sold by Panaroma Foods. The cheesy crowd favorite is ...
Avoyelles Parish is located in Central Louisiana. It is approximately three hours northwest of New Orleans, fewer than two hours northwest of Baton Rouge, and one hour north of Lafayette.
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Native Americans were the first residents of the part of Louisiana now known as Avoyelles Parish. When the first white man arrived he found a friendly tribe, ready to barter with him. There is some disagreements as to the meaning of the word Avoyelles.
Located in Central LA, Avoyelles Parish, takes its name from Avoyels Indians. Abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing, and bird watching paradise year round. A thriving agriculture industry beacons foodie travelers for authenic Louisiana cuisine.
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Avoyel Tribe. Louisiana Coastline by Kathy Alexander. The Avoyel people were a small tribe Natchez -speaking band who called themselves Tamoucougoula. The word Avoyel is of French derivation and means “Flint People” or “the people of the rocks,” reflecting their active flint trading for tools.
Avoyelles, known for its “joie de vivre”, French cuisine and heritage where Agribusiness remains a major industry.
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