Plains and the People, The: A History of Upper Baton Rouge Parish (Louisiana Parish Histories Series)

The residents of The Plains should be proud of the part their ancestors played in creating the colorful history of this section of Louisiana. The Old World cultures of France, Spain, England, Ireland, and Scotland blended to form the gracious, warmhearted people who inhabit this beautiful plainsland today. From the area's beginnings, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and on to near present day, the history of The Plains is presented in exacting detail. It is further complemented by family genealogies and listings of extant tombstones.