Evangeline Parish

Evangeline Parish is an administrative region in central Louisiana containing several towns including Ville Platte, Basile, and Mamou. It also encompasses many smaller communities scattered throughout the area.

The region was created in 1910 when the Louisiana Legislature divided it from the northern section of Saint Landry Parish. Ville Platte was chosen to serve as the administrative center for the new jurisdiction.

The area takes its name from a character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem about Acadian settlers who came to Louisiana. This connection links the region to the stories of French-descended communities that have called it home.

The administrative center is located in Ville Platte, where most local services are available. The area is best explored by car since the towns and communities are spread out across the region.

The Civil Division conducts Sheriff's Sales every Wednesday at the Sheriff's Office, following specific advertising procedures in the local newspaper. This weekly event is part of the routine legal activity in the region.

Location: Louisiana

Inception: 1910

Capital city: Ville Platte

Shares border with: Rapides Parish, Acadia Parish, Avoyelles Parish, St. Landry Parish, Allen Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish

Website: https://evangelineparishpolicejury.com

GPS coordinates: 30.73000,-92.41000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25