History of Thibodaux, Louisiana | Lafourche Parish | Quick History

Known as the “Queen City of Bayou Lafourche,” Thibodaux, Louisiana, has long been a vital center of culture, commerce, and history in South Louisiana. From its early days as a settlement along Bayou Lafourche to its role in the sugarcane industry, Creole heritage, and pivotal historical events, Thibodaux’s story is one of resilience and transformation.

In this episode of Quick History, presented by Louisiana Dread, we explore:
✔ The founding and development of Thibodaux
✔ Its impact on Louisiana’s sugarcane economy
✔ The Thibodaux Massacre and its historical significance
✔ The enduring influence of Creole and Cajun culture

Thibodaux remains a cornerstone of Louisiana’s history, with a past that continues to shape its identity today.

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Host: Kyle Crosby
Camera/Editor: Michael Malley
Coordinator: Samantha Rohr

[mikefruge]

Before I visit any historical location in Louisiana, I will search that location under Louisiana Dread. This source of historical knowledge will bring great historical value to the visit. Thank you, Louisiana Dread!

[lauriebenoit]

I really enjoyed this video. I was born and raised in Thibodaux, I moved to Texas in 1991. This makes me want to go back home. I miss my hometown and my family.

[ashamandhare]

My father, Dr. Keshav S. Mandhare, was a professor of Chemistry at Nicholls State from 1966-2000, We were the first and only Asian Indian family in Thibodaux for 10 years until the Joshi family moved in. My three younger siblings were all born in Thibodaux— two at St. Joseph Hospital and the youngest at Thibodaux Hospital. We all went to St. Joseph Elementary and E.D. White. My father published 33 publications, many on Bayou Lafourche. He also worked part time at the sugar cane mill in Matthews, LA. My mother taught at several schools in the area. He was offered jobs at Ivy League universities, but chose to remain in Thibodaux due to the safety and nice environment. Thank you for video on our hometown. We grew up on Cajun food as much as Indian food.

[kingrocket]

Love the video! Just letting you know Thibodaux does have the one on the oldest and the largest Volunteer Fire Department in the country

[thestingerjosh]

Love it. Keep coming up the Bayou..plenty of history my friend

[FrankGraffagnino]

oh man... watching these out of order... didn't realize this one mentioned the 1891 Italian lynching. I would love to see a full video on this incident. I think the way that people look for "groups" of people to blame for their problems just occurs over and over in history and these events can teach us so much about our humanity. So many things seem to revolve around the color of people's skin and dark-skinned Sicilians were certainly no different. I especially thought that the item that was posted in the newspaper that encouraged the public to take the law into their own hands was particularly chilling. thanks for these great videos!

[Becca.]

Henry is my 6th Great Grandfather. It was such a big deal to my grandma she was so proud. I think she always lamented not having grown up in Thibodaux. <3

[urvoodoo_doll]

Ima start sending this video to my friends everytime they ask me what thibodaux is lol really sad how often it happens

[chiconeededthemoney]

I love Thibodaux. I went to Nicholls State University.

[jamestregler]

AMEN BROTHER thanks for the truth 😇 and MARY 😎

[russellverdin]

Where can I find copies of those black-and-white photos that you have in your videos of Bayou Lafourche?

[dellh]

I live here and am a graduate from Nicholls State University. Go Colonels!

[RedStickHistorian]

I wrote my PhD dissertation on Francis T. Nicholls and consider him a good governor, and so did Former Gov. Edwin Edwards. You decide for yourself if an endorsement from Edwards is a compliment or not.

[Freediddy]

Is there a man name Doc Millsap that lives there, and does he have a wife named Hanna? You might know their son, they call him Amos Moses

[bennyzachry]

This video contains inaccuracies...for example: The Acadia house was NOT destroyed to build the John Folse Culinary building, rather it was destroyed so that the owner of the property could build his new house on the site....please check your facts!

[jeremiahjohnson]

And I'm waiting for the one on the dark history of this town. How many people are still buried in unmarked graves here?

[RaceBannon-xu]

I dropped some coin at the court house.

[withnaturetrue]

No mention of the Thibodaux massacre but mentioned the Italian massacre in New Orleans.. Do better be inclusive and acknowledge the contributions of all who paved the way for the city to be what it is. Don't whitewash Lafourche parish.