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Des Allemands, Louisiana - Wikipedia Bayou Des Allemands runs northwest 5 miles (8 km) to Lac des Allemands and southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Lake Salvador According to the United States Census Bureau, the Des Allemands CDP has a total area of 12 2 square miles (31 7 km 2), of which 10 0 square miles (25 8 km 2) are land and 2 3 square miles (5 9 km 2), or 18 68%, are water [9]
Des Allemands Town History - St. Charles Parish, Louisiana Virtual . . . Des Allemands developed as a town after the Civil War, being home earlier only to the New Orleans Opelousas and Great Western train depot (1856) and a few scattered settlers It was also the site of one of St Charles Parish ’s two Civil War skirmishes, this one in 1862
Louisiana Dread: The History of Des Allemands Des Allemands was mainly the home of a New Orleans Opelousas and Great Western train depot, and included a few scattered settlers of German descent Because of this train depot, it would be the target of Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War
The Germans, Those Forgotten Creoles - New Orleans Magazine They arrived in 1721 and founded the city of Des Allemands Other German speakers from the Rhine Valley, Switzerland and Belgium also followed the same path to form the German Coast, now the parishes of St Charles, St John the Baptist and St James
Des Allemands, LA Map Directions - MapQuest - Official MapQuest Des Allemands, located in Louisiana, is a small community known primarily for its deep-rooted fishing culture, earning it the title of the "Catfish Capital of the World " This reputation is celebrated annually with the Louisiana Catfish Festival, a lively event that draws visitors eager to indulge in fresh seafood and partake in local festivities
A History of Des Allemands, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana . . . - Blogger This peaceful bayou village was named after its body of water running through it, namely "Bayou Des Allemands" a French name meaning the "Bayou of the Germans" It was settled approximately 247 years ago, some 80 years before the Stars and Stripes were first raised at Place de Armes in 1803
Des Allemands, LA Profile: Facts Data - HomeTownLocator The Des Allemands CDP had a population of 2,258 as of July 1, 2024 The primary coordinate point for Des Allemands is located at latitude 29 8238 and longitude -90 4751 in St Charles Parish The formal boundaries for the Des Allemands Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 9 95 sq miles and a water area of 2 29 sq miles
Uncovering the Cultural Heritage of Des Allemands: A Journey Through . . . Des Allemands is a unique cultural region that is characterized by its rich history, vibrant traditions The community’s blend of German, French, and Acadian influences has resulted in the creation of a distinct culture, which is reflected in its customs, music, and cuisine