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- The name Vermilionville remained until 1869 when a legislative charter amended to rename it Lafayette. But there was another Lafayette — a suburb of New Orleans. In 1884, that suburb was incorperated into New Orleans, officially allowing Vermilionville to become Lafayette, which remains the city’s name to this day.
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Jan 22, 2023 · The original town of Lafayette became a New Orleans faubourg, or neighborhood, when the city incorporated it in 1852. That move paved the way for a Vermilionville name change, which...
The name change from Vermilionville to Lafayette took place in 1884 and coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Frenchman’s death. Also, at the time, New Orleans had just annexed a small town...
The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French in 1718 through its period of Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Mar 18, 2021 · In 1884, however, New Orleans incorporated the other Lafayette into its boundaries, allowing the Acadian-area of Lafayette to finally switch names. By then, Lafayette was truly the hub city of Acadiana, with a railroad stop, stable population and business corridor.
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Jun 23, 2023 · In 1884, that suburb was incorperated into New Orleans, officially allowing Vermilionville to become Lafayette, which remains the city’s name to this day.
Feb 21, 2024 · The city was renamed Lafayette in 1823 after French military officer Marquis de Lafayette, according to Lafayette Travel. Lafayette is home to the Festival International de Louisiane,...
Lafayette was named “Best Food City in the USA” by Rand McNally and “Tastiest Town in the South” by Southern Living Magazine. What better way to become acquainted with this vibrant culture than through its famous cuisine?
