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Facts about (Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site):
Overview ofPlaquemine Lock State Historic Site- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
As a distributary of the Mississippi River and a route to the heartland of Louisiana through the Atchafalaya Basin, Bayou Plaquemine was used as a navigable artery centuries before the age of European exploration. From the early 1700s, Bayou Plaquemine served as a commercial transport route, promoting settlement and economic prosperity in southwest and northern Louisiana via the Atchafalaya, Red and other rivers.The Plaquemine Lock was designed by Colonel George W. Goethals (1858-1928), the assi
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site):
Recreational activities at historic sites include visitor centers, interpretive programs and viewing of historic buildings and locations.
Contact Information:
Address:Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site,57730 Main Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone No:225-687-7158
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