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Ville Platte

Area first settled in late eighteenth century. locate on Spanish Royal Road. Marcellin Garand, former adjutant major in French army, regarded as founder. incorporated in 1858. Parish seat of Evangeline Parish.
Located on Hwy 167 in front of the Ville Platte City Hall, District 7, Evangeline Parish. 274




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