Welcome to Assumption Parish

“Assumption Parish”— These are words we say with pride. A pride in our past, in our present, and most definitely in our future. Assumption Parish boasts a colorful history and our residents are happy to recount tales of the Civil War, plantation life, farming, sugar cane, and on and on. We are also proud to tell you about the “good life” here in Assumption Parish.

We are proud to boast of an antebellum home in our parish just two miles south of the town of Napoleonville. It is the beautiful Madewood Plantation House. This National Historic Landmark on Bayou Lafourche is rich in history and returns you to the gracious living of the past. Overnight accommodations and daily tours are available.

 

There are many interesting sights in our beautiful parish of Assumption. Many lovely Catholic Churches are located in the towns and villages in the parish and Christ Episcopal Church stands as a monument to the history of the Civil War and is located in the town of Napoleonville. Union soldiers used this church as a stable during the war.
 

The abundance of bayous, lakes, and oilfield canals makes Assumption Parish a true “fisherman’s paradise”. For the hunter, there are are many square miles of wooded and swampland.

Assumption has roots buried deep in the traditions of the past. This is evident as you visit the towns and villages of this wonderful parish.

 

Here are just a few of the many places to visit in Assumption Parish:

Madewood Plantation (Napoleonville)
Sugar Industry (Mills)
Catholic Churches

Bayous, Waterways, Lakes, Sport Fishing

Episcopal Church (Napoleonville)

Cemeteries

Indian Mounds (Throughout the Parish)

Blessed Virgin Island (Pierre Part)

Battle of George’s Landing (Labadieville)

Civil War Site