Bayou Plaquemine Brule

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Bayou Plaquemine Brule (pronounced "PLA-kuh-min BROO-lee", translated to "burnt persimmon bayou" [1]) is a waterway in the Mermentau River basin of south Louisiana. The bayou is 75 mi/121 km long and is navigable for 19 mi/31 km of the lower course. [2]

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.
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. [3]

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  1. ^ www.acadiansingray.com "Historical Names - Southwestern Bayous"
  2. ^ www.bartleby.com "Plaquemine Brule, Bayou"
  3. ^ www.garylavergne.com "SETTLEMENTS AND SETTLERS: SOME ACADIAN PIONEERS"
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