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Abbeville

Formerly La Chapelle. Founded in 1843 by Father Antoine Desire Megret, a native of Abbeville, France, on land purchased from Joseph LeBlanc. City incorporated by state, 1850. Became parish seat of Vermilion, 1845. Home of Louisiana Dairy Festival.

Located in Abbeville, District 3, Courthouse, Parish. Vermilion Parish. 114




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