Fort De La Boulaye, French colonial fort in Plaquemines Parish, United States
Located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Fort De La Boulaye features a design with bastions at each corner and six defensive cannons.
Brothers Pierre d'Iberville and Jean-Baptiste de Bienville constructed this fortification between 1699 and 1700 to establish French control over the Mississippi Valley.
The presence of Louis Juchereau de Saint-Denis at the fort facilitated interactions between French settlers and local Caddo Nation members.
Visitors will find the archaeological site marked by commemorative elements near Phoenix, approximately 12.5 miles south of New Orleans.
Archaeological surveys in the twentieth century revealed French cannons and structural remains, confirming the exact location of this first European settlement in Louisiana.
Location: Plaquemines Parish
GPS coordinates: 29.64917,-89.94444
Latest update: May 18, 2025 21:03
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