The City of Plaquemine is nestled on pre-historic Bayou Plaquemine, a tributary of the mighty Mississippi River. The earliest map shows Plaquemine as a settlement in 1775. The Chitimacha Indians were living here when Pierre LeMoyne, Sieur de Iberville arrived in 1699 and claimed all of Louisiana for King Louis XIV of France. It took its name from the Indian word Plaquemine, which means persimmons. The city became the seat of parish government in 1835 and was incorporated in 1838.

Welcome to the “City of Hospitality”. Tucked between the swamps of the Atchafalaya and the bustling state capitol of Baton Rouge is a city rich with legend and mystery. Plaquemine offers many sights, activities and places to be. With over 100 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it’s an architectural lover’s dream. Today, progress and activities have resulted in much revitalized development.