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Bienvenus! (Welcome!) to the longest
village street in the world..
The Longest Street , a documented history of Lafourche Parish,
Louisiana, was published in 1980. The storyline followed Highway 1 from
Thibodaux to its end in Jefferson Parish's Grand Isle. In its time the book
served as a resource for countless history papers and social studies
projects. It helped newcomers learn about our communities. Its extensive
bibliography led budding historians to long forgotten sources. The book is
now out of print. The few remaining library copies are in high
demand.
Although reprinting the original book is out of the question, this site,
currently under construction, is my thank you to the many friends and
neighbors who enjoyed the story and wanted to share it with others. The
site will be up and running soon and will contain an abbreviated edition of
The Longest Street, with
a few favorite photographs.
Now, 20 years later, I find myself revisiting the longest street in search
of a way to tell the story of our communities as they are today. The new
book should be published in 2002. You will be the first to know.
In the meantime, you might enjoy visiting my
Acadian
family genealogy page
or visit my West Highland White Terrier terror, the photogenic
Miss Peg
Come back and see us soon!
Tanya Brady Ditto
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