Bayou Plaquemine Brule

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Bayou Plaquemine Brulé (/ˈplækᵻmɪn ˈbruːli/; historically spelled Plakemine;[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]

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.[5]

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  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, accessed June 20, 2011
  4. ↑ www.bartleby.com "Plaquemine Brule, Bayou"
  5. ↑ www.garylavergne.com "Settlements and Settlers: Some Acadian Pioneers"
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