Most Historic Small Towns in Louisiana

We live in a very, very historic state. Now, that being said, our friends at Only in Your State have come up with a list of 10 of the most historic small towns here in the Bayou State. Each has their own history and charm, and if you favorite is not on the list, please feel free to add it in to the comments section. Several of these towns are in Acadiana, so we are proud citizens, of course! The list, in no particular order,is below.

Opelousas - Spice Capital of Louisiana

Zwolle - home of the annual Tamale Festival

St Martinville - one of the oldest settlements in the state, known as Attakapas Post until the 1803 Louisiana Purchase

Natchitoches - oldest permanent settlement within the Louisiana Purchase,

Arcadia -  death location of Bonnie and Clyde

St Francisville - home to 6 restored southern plantations

New Iberia - occupied by Union soldiers in 1862 and 1863

Abita Springs - originally a Choctaw Indian outpost

Ruston - established during restoration after the Civil War

Breaux Bridge - Crawfish Capital of the World

Read more about the history of these beautiful Louisiana towns.