Cottonport was founded in the early 19th century and incorporated in 1888 along the banks of Bayou Rouge (French for "Red Bayou"). The bayou is actually is an ancient channel of the Mississippi River from thousands of years ago before the river was tamed with levees. Over the centuries, the overflow of the Mississippi valley brought rich nutrients to the soils around Cottonport, attracting early settlers to farm. 2nd edition with minor corrections. Dec. 3, 2013
Cottonport was founded in the early 19th century and incorporated in 1888 along the banks of Bayou Rouge (French for "Red Bayou"). The bayou is actual...
Avoyelles Parish men formed several military units during the Civil War. They also made up a large portion of the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. The 18th saw action in Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama before returning to Louisiana. They were one of regiments which made up General Mouton's Army during the Red River Campaign, which brought them right back to their home territory in Avoyelles Parish. This book tells a little of their story as well as lists the soldiers from or with strong ties to Avoyelles who were in the 18th Regiment. Table of contents Cover Re-enactor Angelo Piazza...
Avoyelles Parish men formed several military units during the Civil War. They also made up a large portion of the 18th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. Th...
