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In the early days, Bonfouca and Bayou Lacombe had extremely strong ties, primarily because Francois Cousin had large land grants and built plantation in both places. Bonfouca dwindled in importance after the railroads were built and the shipbuilding industry moved to the new town of Slidell in the 1890's. Lacombe thrived better than Bonfouca because of the railroad that ran through the town. Much of the Creole culture is shared by Bonfouca and Lacombe.
A year after Katrina, the folks at the Bonfouca Marina gather for their annual party, which this time had special meaning.
Click here for the sights and sounds of a Mardi Gras parade named after the Chacta Indian saint, Chahta-Ima. His name was Abbe Adrien Rouquette and he was a member of the Cousin Family. The Cousin family includes White, Black and Indian heritage; it is a true Creole family.
There are Quicktime Videos as well as pictures of the party going on an ancient mound. See them dancing with authentic Chacta dancing sticks.
The Bayou Lacombe Choctaw were devistated by hurricane Katrina. The tribal leader, Chief Warhorse worked tirelessly to relocate the tribe after the storm. Hopefully they will be able to come home soon.
Learn more about the Chacta (Choctaw) Indians of St Tammany Parish.
St.Tammany Parish Native American Tribe the " Bayou Lacombe Choctaw "
Bonfouca Thanksgiving 2005
These are pictures of Thankgiving Dinner at St Geneive's Community Hall.
St Genevieve's church sustained so much damage that mass was given under the oaks.The Hall was consecrated and now servers as St Genieve's/
Denise Sudbeck from Mississippi, who grew up here arranged Thanksgiving dinner for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
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