Bayou Plaquemine Brule

Bayou Plaquemine Brulé (/ˈplækɪmɪn ˈbruːli/ PLAK-im-in BROO-lee; historically spelled Plakemine;^[1] translating to "burnt persimmon bayou")^[2] is a waterway in the Mermentau River basin of south Louisiana. The bayou is 58 miles (93 km) long^[3] and is navigable for 19 miles (31 km) of its lower course.^[4]

Map of the Mermentau River watershed showing the Mermantau River and its 4 largest tributaries (from left to right) Bayou Nezpique, Bayou des Cannes, Bayou Plaquemine Brule, and Bayou Queue de Tortue

One of the first settlers of the area was Michel Comeau.^[5]

See also

• List of rivers of Louisiana