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Population: 725
Mayor:
Lawrence Football Badeaux (D)
(504) 648-2175
Clerk:
Madonna Hutchinson
(504) 648-2333
P. O. Box 167
Rosedale, LA 71772
Chief of Police:
Leonard J. Aguillard (D)
Iberville
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This village was first settled in 1815 by English-speaking pioneers from the Florida Parishes across the Mississippi River. They named it after the many wild roses found in the area.
The first post office was established in 1857 and a railroad was built through from Baton Rouge to Opelousas two years later. The Rosedale Road to the north was used by Union troops to and from the ill-fated Red River campaign during the Civil War.
Type of Government: Mayor / Bd. of Alderman (3) Lawrason Act
Police: Chief and 4 parttime officers / 1 patrol car.
Fire Department: 12 volunteers / 2 vehicles.
Fire Rating: 8 in city.
Health Care: Plaquemine or Baton Rouge.
Recreation: Rosedale Park, Water rescue and Food Fest in June.
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