Perkins Ferry in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Perkins Ferry

Hwy 171, Lake Charles, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 21' 16.4592", -93° 12' 1.5876"

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Historical Marker

In the 1820s about two miles from here on Calcasieu River, Rees Perkins operated one of the first ferries in this parish; a popular cattle crossing enroute from Mexico and Texas to the Teche lands and New Orleans.

Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00

Perkins Ferry Historical Marker Location Map, Lake Charles, Louisiana