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