Port Barre in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Port Barre
Erected 1965 by The Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 30° 32.816′ N, 91° 58.056′ W. Marker is in Port Barre, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Teche Street and Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190), on the left when traveling north on Teche Street. Marker is located in a roadside park on the east side of the Bayou Teche bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Barre LA 70577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Port Barre (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bayou Courtableau at Bayou Teche Headwaters (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Opelousas Post Militia of 1779 (approx. 6.4 miles away); Preston "Sweet" Fontenot (approx. 6.4 miles away); Myrtle Grove Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Le Vieux Village (approx. 6.4 miles away); Opelousas Firsts and Famous/ Hall of Fame (approx. 6.4 miles away); Acadian House / Pigeoneer (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Barre.
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