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Bayou Plaquemine
Bayou Plaquemine Brulé (/ˈplækɪmɪn ˈbruːli/ PLAK-im-in BROO-lee; historically spelled Plakemine; translating to "burnt persimmon bayou") is a waterway in the Mermentau River basin of south Louisiana. The bayou is 58 miles (93 km) long and is navigable for 19 miles (31 km) of its lower course.

Map of the Mermentau River watershed showing the Mermantau River and its 4 largest tributaries (from left to right) Bayou Nezpique, Bayou des Cannes, Bayou Plaquemine Brule, and Bayou Queue de Tortue

One of the first settlers of the area was Michel Comeau.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Course Of The River Mississipi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres. Ross, Lieut. 1775" rumsey.geogarage.com
  2. ^ www.acadiansingray.com "Historical Names - Southwestern Bayous"
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Archived 2012-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, accessed June 20, 2011
  4. ^ "www.bartleby.com "Plaquemine Brule, Bayou"". Archived from the original on 2005-03-23. Retrieved 2007-10-04.
  5. ^ www.garylavergne.com "Settlements and Settlers: Some Acadian Pioneers"

30°12′58″N 92°34′27″W / 30.21615°N 92.57413°W / 30.21615; -92.57413


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