Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Bayou Bartholomew
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
1. Bayou Bartholomew Marker
Beginning 10 miles northwest of Pine Bluff, this storied bayou flows 300 miles through 6 Arkansas counties and 2 Louisiana parishes before emptying into the Ouachita River in north Louisiana. Indian mounds dotted its banks. Immigrants travelled it by flatboat and settled in Jefferson County. While the origin of its name is uncertain, it was so known as early as 1786. Baron De Carondelet referred to it by name in a 1795 letter, and Don Carlos Trudeau, surveyor general of the Spanish Province of Louisiana, included it on a 1797 map. A man named Barthelemy is known to have been in the area as early as the 1680's.Erected by Jefferson County History Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 34° 10.648′ N, 92° 0.344′ W. Marker is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and South Olive Street (Business U.S. 63), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Boone-Murphy House / Union Strategy and Pine Bluff (approx. 3.4 miles away); Joseph Bonne Cabin (approx. 3.6 miles away); Jefferson County First Court House (approx. 3.6 miles away); Barraque Street (approx. 3.6 miles away); Auguste La noir de Serville (approx. 3.6 miles away); A Memorial to the War that United the North and South (approx. 3.6 miles away); Battle of Pine Bluff (approx. 3.6 miles away); Joseph Carter Corbin (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Bluff.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
2. Bayou Bartholomew Marker
As seen from the side of US 63.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
3. Bayou Bartholomew sign
Sign on the bridge closest to the marker.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
4. Bayou Bartholomew
Portions of the bayou may also be seen when driving along I-530 to the South of this location.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 10, 2010
5. Bayou Bartholomew Marker
This is the side of the marker facing US 63; heavily weathered and illegible.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,138 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
