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Port Barre

Busy port during steamboat days; named after the Barre family. In 1765 Charles Barre bought 8800 arpents from Jacque Guillaume Courtableau, 1st Commandant, Opelousas Post. Here Bayou Courtableau gives birth to Bayou Teche

Located in Port Barre, District 3, Hwy 90, St. Landry Parish. St. Landry Parish. 142




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