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Laplace in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

Bonnet Carré Crevasse

 
 
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July 9, 2015
1. Bonnet Carré Crevasse Marker
Inscription. In 1871 on this bonnet-shaped curve of the Mississippi River a disastrous break in the levee cut a wide channel to Lake Pontchartrain. Crevasse closed in 1883. Bonnet Carré Spillway completed in 1932.
 
Erected by Laplace Centennial Committee.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: DisastersEnvironmentWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
 
Location. 30° 2.563′ N, 90° 26.658′ W. Marker is in Laplace, Louisiana, in St. John the Baptist Parish. Marker is on East Airline Highway (U.S. 61) 0.2 miles east of Louisiana Highway 3127, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Place LA 70068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1811 Kid Ory Historic House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Woodland Plantation (approx. 2.7 miles away); A. Montz (approx. 2.9 miles away); Les Allemands (approx. 3.3 miles away); Laplace (approx. 3.9 miles away); Civil War Cannon (approx. 3.9 miles away); Home Place (approx. 5.4 miles away); Flagville (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laplace.
 
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July 9, 2015
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2015. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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