Bayou Plaquemine Brule
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Bayou Plaquemine Brule (
/ˈplækɨmɪn ˈbruːli/; historically spelled Plakemines;[1] translated to "burnt persimmon bayou")[2] is a waterway in the Mermentau River basin of south Louisiana. The bayou is 58 miles (93 km) long[3] and is navigable for 19 miles (31 km) of its lower course.[4]
One of the first settlers of the area was Michel Comeau. [5]
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- ^ "Course Of The River Mississipi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres. Ross, Lieut. 1775" rumsey.geogarage.com
- ^ www.acadiansingray.com "Historical Names - Southwestern Bayous"
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed June 20, 2011
- ^ www.bartleby.com "Plaquemine Brule, Bayou"
- ^ www.garylavergne.com "Settlements and Settlers: Some Acadian Pioneers"
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