Louisiana Acts of 1886, Jun. 30, Act 39, page 48
AN ACT
To create the Parish of Acadia, and to provide for the organization thereof.
Due notice having been given as required by Article 48 of the Constitution, as shown by affidavit hereto attached.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, That a new parish, in the State of Louisiana, be and the same is hereby created out of the southwestern portion of the parish of St. Landry, to be called and known as the "Parish of Acadia; ...
