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The City of Youngsville today still reflects its history in its people, culture, traditions, and architecture. It was settled in the early 1800’s by French Acadian farmers. Prior to 1839, George Roy and his son, Desire, laid out the area and named the community “Royville.” The settlement had grown by 1859 large enough to establish one of the oldest Catholic Churches in Lafayette Parish; St. Anne Catholic Church, and had named its oldest street, Church Street. In 1908, the community had grown to village status and the U.S. Post Office requested that the community’s name be changed. The village was named “Youngsville,” after Dr. Roy Young, and incorporated. The Village continued to develop and on January 20, 1983, Louisiana Governor David Treen declared the village, a town. The town chose as its governing body, a Mayor and five Aldermen to accommodate its population.

Youngsville has been the fastest growing town in Louisiana from 1990 to 2009. Our population has increased by over 300%. Due to the tremendous growth, in 2005 Youngsville was declared a city by then Governor Kathleen Blanco. The Mayor and five (5) council persons govern the City of Youngsville.

Please visit the Official City of Youngsville website and take the “virtual tour” of our fine City at: www.youngsville.us