False River, Louisiana
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False River was an unincorporated community located in southern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was situated near Fordoche, Louisiana and the current lake of False River.
[edit] History
In February 1858 a post office was established in the small community known as False River that was located near Fordoche. However, it was short-lived. Less than three years later, the post offfice was closed. During the American Civil War, the area was used as an encampment for Union troops[1].
[edit] References
- ^ Lockhart, John M. "Roadmap to the Westside", The Riverside Reader, January 21, 2008, p. 1
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