St. Mary Parish, Administrative division in Louisiana, United States.
St. Mary Parish encompasses several cities including Franklin, Morgan City, and Patterson along the southern coast of Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico.
Established in 1811 from the Attakapas District, St. Mary Parish emerged as a major sugar production center with numerous plantations by 1840.
The parish stands out as an Anglo-Protestant settlement within Louisiana's French-Catholic Acadiana region, creating a distinct cultural intersection.
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness provides residents with information and services through an online platform for permits and tax calculations.
Franklin's historic district contains 420 preserved structures, including mansions from the sugar industry era and a commercial railroad district from the 1900s.
Location: Louisiana
Inception: 1811
Capital city: Franklin
Shares border with: Iberia Parish, St. Martin Parish, Assumption Parish, Terrebonne Parish
Website: https://stmaryparishla.gov
GPS coordinates: 29.64000,-91.47000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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