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St. Martinville Louisiana Map

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City	St. Martinville
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	St. Martin Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.125201
Longitude	-91.83345
Population	5,379
Density	680.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	70582
Area Code	985
School District	St. Martin Parish School District

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About St. Martinville, Louisiana

St. Martinville is a locality in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,379. The population density is 680.5 people per km². St. Martinville is located at 30.1252°N, 91.8334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. St. Martinville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 70582.

St. Martinville emerges from the flat, fertile plains of the region, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the Bayou Teche as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 7.8 miles east of Broussard, LA (from Broussard, LA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of New Iberia. The surrounding countryside is a tapestry of productive farmland, where the air remains heavy and still under the weight of the afternoon sun. Vegetation thrives in this damp, inland environment, characterized by dense clusters of cypress and broad stretches of open fields. A quiet stillness defines the proximity to Unknown Park, which offers a sanctuary of local flora right at the doorstep of the streets. Those who travel seven miles to the north will discover the calm waters of Lake la Pointe, a feature that anchors the wider geography of the region.

St. Martinville holds a deep connection to the history of the Acadians who arrived here to establish a new life in the late eighteenth century. The local economy has long been tethered to the rhythmic cycles of the land, with sugarcane and rice serving as the primary drivers of regional industry. Processing these crops remains a vital labor, reflecting a resilience that has persisted through generations of agricultural change. The labor of the fields creates a distinct tempo for the day, where the work of the sun dictates the pace of commerce and life. Many families continue to maintain these traditions, ensuring that the connection between the soil and the economy remains unbroken.

St. Martinville projects a cultural character that is uniquely layered, blending traditions into a vernacular that is both distinct and enduring. The Evangeline Oak serves as a notable landmark, standing as a silent witness to the narratives and legends that have permeated the local consciousness for centuries. During the annual Pepper Festival, the streets fill with the sounds of zydeco and the scent of regional cuisine, bringing people together in a celebration of shared identity. The writer George Washington Cable drew inspiration from the environment here, capturing the singular spirit of the region in his literary works. Daily life moves with a measured gravity, defined by the persistence of language and the social bonds formed in the shade of the grand, moss-draped trees.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 091° E
South Side Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 234° SW
Cypress Island (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 332° NW
Spanish Lake - Dried Lake Bed (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 198° S
Statue of Mary (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 003° N
Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 328° NW
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 080° E
De La Houssaye's Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 327° NW
Cajun Country Swamp Tours (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 327° NW
F9F-6 P/C Mark Porrier Memorial (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 170° S
Rice Mill, Conrad & Konriki (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 171° S
Vietnam and Korean War memorial (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 338° N
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.4 mi, 303° NW
Mosaic Arch (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 305° NW
Alexandre Mouton House (Museum) — 13.0 mi, 301° NW
Cité des Arts (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 303° NW
First Horizon Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 13.4 mi, 293° NW
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (State Park) — 13.5 mi, 108° E
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area/atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge/bayou Des Ourses Area (usacoe) (State Conservation Area) — 20.9 mi, 025° NE
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.8 mi, 025° NE · 32k acres
Attakapas Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 22.3 mi, 118° SE
Boho (Gallery) — 24.2 mi, 325° NW
Palmetto Island State Park (State Park) — 25.1 mi, 225° SW
Rayne City Museum (Museum) — 27.4 mi, 288° W
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.0 mi, 145° SE · 22k acres
Jim Bowie Museum (Museum) — 31.5 mi, 333° NW
Fireman's Museum (Museum) — 31.9 mi, 332° NW
Town of Washington Museum (Museum) — 36.5 mi, 339° N
Goula Paradise Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 42.5 mi, 079° E
Prairie Acadian Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 43.1 mi, 306° NW

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