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ThibodauxLafourche Parish,Louisiana"Queen City of Lafourche".The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge. What would you like to know about Thibodaux
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The population of Thibodaux is approximately 15,000 (2000).
The amount of land area in Thibodaux is 10.018 sq. kilometers. Thibodaux miscellany. Return to Index Thibodaux location: in the Houma, Louisiana general area. Here is a map page for Thibodaux
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History & History Related Items Thibodaux history: Here is a history page for Thibodaux. Founded on Bayou Lafourche, Thibodaux was a trading post between New Orleans and the Bayou Teche country in the late 1700's. In 1808, once the Louisiana Purchase was completed, the community became the parish seat of Lafourche Interior. Thibodaux was named for Henry Schuyler Thibodaux who was one of the early settlers. His property was divided up into lots to be sold. It was originally incorporated in 1830 as Thibodauxville, but the name was changed in 1838 by Governor E.D. White, a resident of the parish, to Thibodeaux. In 1918, the official spelling was changed to its current form, Thibodaux. Thibodaux attractions: home of the 2000 New Orleans Saints Summer Training Camp. Thibodaux is a picturesque area with moss-laden Oaks, plantation homes and fields of sugar cane. Nicholls State University is located here giving higher education to about 7,500 students. Thibodaux is known as the gateway to Bayou Country. Things to see and do in the area. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Return to Index
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