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Galveztown

Old Spanish town at junction of Amite River and Bayou Manchac. Settled by Anglo-Americans, 1776-78, seeking Spanish refuge from American Revolution, and by Canary Islanders (Islenos). Named for Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez. Town was abandoned by 1810.

Located in Galvez, LA, Dist. 61, Hwy 42, near Port Vincent, Ascension Parish.Map 90




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