Located next to the Town Hall of Springfield, this marker points out some of the Colonial…read moresettlement of the area and activities prior to the Civil War. The marker has the same text on both sides and reads, "Springfield's Roel in West Florida Revolution. Situation on El Camino Real (King's Highway), now Louisiana Highway 22, during Spanish reign (1783-1810). Site of stockade or small fort. In 1810 revolt against Spain, residents led by William Cooper remained loyal to Spanish authority. However, rebels led by General Philemon Thomas prevailed at Baton Rouge with help of 44 grenadiers from Springfield under command of Colonel John B. Ballinger. They helped capture the Spanish Fort there on September 23, 1810." The marker is in the student parking lot of the high school. [Review 17356 overall - 69 in Louisiana - 874 of 2022.]

This DMV is out of the way for some, but if your time is valuable and you do not want to wait long,…read morecome here. I booked an appointment on the website and I was out of there in 10 minutes.

Normally going to the DMV is as pleasant as going to the dentist for a root canal. Yet somehow…read moretoday the stars aligned and I was able to get an appointment today! In fact, I was able to get one in less than 30 mins from me going on the website and seeing which location had a time available this month. So I scrambled to get everything ready to make sure we got there in time. However, Murphy's Law meant that we had 2 trains that we waited for along the way. We got there 20 mins late- for the 11:20 am appointment. Since I'm used to the main New Orleans location, I was expecting tons of attitude about being late and them closing for lunch. But the DMV gods were on our side, and they just told my mom and I to stand by the wall. So we patiently waited our turn. (Guy in front of us was waiting for his ID to be printed out, so got it in 15 sec). We were called and was greeted by Heather's welcoming demeanor. My mom needed her Real ID so we handed over passport, old license, social security card and 2 documents with the right address. All in all, it took about 10 mins to her to make copies and type everything in. Another 2 mins for the picture taking and for the ID to be printed out. During that time, I asked for the form to get a duplicate title since my mom had lost hers to an old car she wanted to donate. Bridge House wouldn't take it without the title. Heather said we didn't need the form; we can just do it now. I said we don't have the registration nor insurance info with us. She said no problem, she could look it all up on the computer. Whaaaaa? Ok! We gladly sar back at her cubicle and waited 10 mins for her to find everything and print us a new registration. Said it would take 3-7 business days for the new one to arrive by mail. If we don't get it by the end of April, come back and they'll issue another one for free. So in less than 30 mins, we were able to do 2 things with the BEST DMV experience. My mom had a huge smile on her face when we left, and she told Heather she has a new Asian mom. Seriously she deserves a raise- her own office to run- and we will drive anywhere to get that level of service again! A+ 100 all around! Going to buy a lottery ticket tonight since that's how lucky we felt leaving!

If you are not from "down the bayou" as they say in Lafourche Parish. You will be treated like a…read morenemesis , or an adversary. if you are not a local from Lafourche parish locals will quickly try to intimidate you. There is a few speed traps on the old & new hy's in Golden meadow. The cops are known for useing every trick in the book to pull a driver over. So the parish can do revenue making off Hy. travelers. I worked in the oil patch for 28 years. have traveled these roads a lot south of New Orleans , & baton Rouge. Golden meadow sticks out the most for their B. S. speed traps

Golden Meadow is a lovely town along Bayou Lafourche. I love taking old Hwy 1 through the town…read moresince the new road is more four lane highway anywhere...with signs for satsumas and various seafood or fishing stuff. I've driven through this town most years of my life. The restaurants that my grandparents loved is gone now. As is the bakery that had the cookies of my dreams...seriously, I have to try to re-create that cookie in my own kitchen. The most important thing that any traveler needs to know about Golden Meadow is FOLLOW THE SPEED LIMIT! They are serious about their 15 MPH on their backroads and you will get a ticket. Do not think the 5 mile over padding works here; follow the limit exactly.

Greg was wonderful to work with. We were on a budget for a celebration of life. This hall is…read moreperfect for that. You can decorate as little or as much as you want and they give you an hour before to set up. The place was cool inside on a hot summer day.. plus it was clean with a big kitchen area.