The maps terminology contains traces of its history.
The term “parish” has ecclesiastical origins.
Before the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the area we know as Louisiana was colonized by France and Spain.
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From 1762 to 1801, it was known as the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
From 1801 to 1803, it was again under French control.
According to theVermilion Parish Tourist Commission, “The boundaries dividing the territories generally coincided with church parishes.
In 1807, the territorial legislature officially adopted the ecclesiastical term.
it’s possible for you to find more information on significant dates in Louisiana’s history atlouisiana.gov.
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