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Harvey Canal

Destrehan Ave., Harvey, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 52' 31.674", -90° 4' 25.3668"

Louisiana State
Historical Marker

Originally Destrehan Canal, dug before 1845, connecting Mississippi River to Bayou Barataria. Submarine Railway lifted boats over the levee until successful completion of locks in 1907. Became part of Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in 1924.

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

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