The residents of The Plains should be proud ofthe part their ancestors played in creating the colorful history of thissection of Louisiana. The Old World cultures of France, Spain, England, Ireland, and Scotland blended to form the gracious, warmhearted people whoinhabit this beautiful plainsland today.From the area's beginnings, through the Civil War and Reconstruction, and onto near present day, the history of The Plains is presented in exacting detail.It is further complemented by family genealogies and listings of extanttombstones.