Lake Charles, Louisiana

History
The first recorded Europeans to settle in the area now known as the LeBleu Settlement were Mr. and Mrs. LeBleu of Bordeaux, France. Another pioneer, Charles Sallier, married LeBleu's daughter Catherine, and they built their home on the lake. By 1860 the area known as Charlie's Lake was being called Charleston or Charles Town. The city of Lake Charles was incorporated in 1861.

Websites

 * City of Lake Charles
 * Wikipedia - Lake Charles, Louisiana
 * Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Library