Broussard, Louisiana

Broussard, Louisiana is located in Lafayette Parish and has a population of approximately 6,754.

The town was founded in 1884 and named after Valsin Broussard, a local and influential merchant at the time. The area was originally known as Cote Gelee, or Frozen Hills, after the harsh winter of 1784 moved through the hilly area.

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This marker has a photo but no name. The young man pictured on it perished on Airline Highway going though the town of Broussard.