Houma and the surrounding communities are a blend of French, Native, Cajun, African, and Creole influences. Initially, the area was colonized by French and Spanish who made their way …

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Oct 30, 2025 · Houma sits in the heart of Louisiana’s wetlands. It is part of the Cajun Country, surrounded by swamps, marshes, and bayous, which give it a distinct landscape. Houma is …

Jul 21, 2022 · Houma is a springboard for adventures in the swamps and fishing charters in one of the country’s richest inland fisheries. Cajun culture is a big draw too, from its mouthwatering …

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Sep 8, 2023 · Louisiana’s Bayou Country—as Terrebonne Parish is known, in which Houma is the largest town—offers some historic plantations, fun bayou adventure activities, and amazing …

The word “Houma” means “red” in the native language of the United Houma Nation, a local Native American tribe, and is said to be a reference to their war emblem, a red crawfish.

Houma, city, seat (1834) of Terrebonne parish, southeastern Louisiana, U.S., situated about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of New Orleans. It lies along Bayou Terrebonne and the Intracoastal …

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