Loreauville, Louisiana - Retail, Banking and Shopping

Retail, Banking and Shopping

• Judice Building Supplies, a full service lumber and hardware store is located on main street in Loreauville. Judice Hardware was originally named "The OJ Oubre Lumber Company" which operated the facility until the early 1990s. The current building dates back to the early 1900s and is a local landmark.
• Broussard's IGA (Independent Grocer's Association) is a locally owned grocery store that has been in continuous operation on main street since the 1950s. Broussard's IGA may be the oldest continuously operating business in Loreauville as of 2011.
• Chastant's Garage, in continuous operation since the 1970s, Chastant's offers fuel, comprehensive auto repair and auto parts.
• LeLeux's Pharmacy, formerly McHugh's Pharmacy, is located on main street in downtown Loreauville. Leleux's is a local family-owned business that serves the local residents for their pharmacological needs. The store also stocks consumer staples. McHugh's Pharmacy was owned and operated by the McHugh family, of which Billie J. McHugh is identified elsewhere in this article.
• The Corner Store, located on Main Street (Louisiana Highway 86) on the Northern edge of the village. A full service grocery store offering food and fuel.
• Miller's Grocery, located on Main Street, on the Southern end of the village offers traditional food items for retail sale.
• First National Bank, located on Main Street at the intersection of Ed Broussard Road, the bank occupies the original State National Bank brick building which opened in the early 1960s. Many residents of that era remember the large analog clock in front of the State National Bank which provided a useful service to adults and teenagers in the 1960s.
• Loreauville has continued its boat building tradition with "shallow water outboards" first developed by a local machinist. Loreauville is home to Pro Drive Shallow Water Outboards & Gator Tail Shallow Water Outboards. Pro Drive Outboard's currently occupies the original Gondron's Garage facility at the South end of the Village.
• The Teche Cafe, a local family-owned restaurant serving residents and visitors. It is located on Main Street North of Bridge street.
• Dollar General, located on Main street in the original Western Auto building.