Lac Des Allemands

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French for "Lake of the Germans", this lake was named for the large number of German immigrants who settled along the Mississippi River in this area during French colonial rule. At that time, the area was known as the "German Coast."
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Coordinates:   29°55'36"N   90°34'32"W
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