Lavaca River

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Map of the Lavaca River and associated watershed
Map of the Lavaca River and associated watershed

The Lavaca River is a river in the U.S. state of Texas. It begins in the northeastern part of Gonzales County, and travels generally southeast for 115 miles until it empties into Lavaca Bay, which is a component of Matagorda Bay.

[edit] History

The river was originally named the Rivière de Les Veches ("Cow River"), by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The flagship of Jean Laffite's fleet was alleged to have been scuttled in the lower part of the river.[1]

[edit] Economy

The entire watershed and associated water resources are managed by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, which was established in 1941.[2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Lavaca River from the Handbook of Texas Online
  2. ^ Lavaca-Navidad River Authority


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