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Bayou Plaquemine Brule

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Bayou Plaquemine Brule (pronounced "PLA-kuh-min BROO-lee", translated to "burnt persimmon bayou" [1]) is a waterway in the Mermentau River basin of south Louisiana. The bayou is 75 mi/121 km long and is navigable for 19 mi/31 km of the lower course. [2]

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. [3]

See also

References

  1. ^ www.acadiansingray.com "Historical Names - Southwestern Bayous"
  2. ^ www.bartleby.com "Plaquemine Brule, Bayou"
  3. ^ www.garylavergne.com "SETTLEMENTS AND SETTLERS: SOME ACADIAN PIONEERS"

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