1946 to 1971
The name.
Where did "Acadiana" come from?
A question of perspectiveScroll, drag or slide
CAJUN / CREOLE
Same land.
A different reading.
The view from the tourism office, and the view from the record.
The name
A newspaper word, a typo on an invoice, and a resolution for tourism.
The word "Acadiana" first appeared in print in the Crowley Daily Signal on October 15, 1946. In 1963 KATC-TV in Lafayette received an invoice addressed to "Acadiana Television Corp." and adopted the misspelling for its broadcast region.
In 1968 the Legislature created the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana. In 1971 the House adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 496, naming 22 parishes "The Heart of Acadiana" for their "Cajun and Acadian heritage." Its stated aims were to build the region’s image and attract tourists. Those 22 parishes include St. Landry and Pointe Coupee.
Inside the Record6 entries
1946Crowley Daily Signal prints the word "Acadiana"1954Clifton Chenier makes his first recordings1954Boozoo Chavis records "Paper in My Shoe"1963KATC-TV adopts "Acadiana" after an invoice typo1968Legislature creates CODOFIL by Act 4091971HCR 496 names 22 parishes as "The Heart of Acadiana"Next chapter · 1974 to 1987