Bayou La Batre Historical Marker - Bayou La Batre, Alabama
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N 30° 24.233 W 088° 14.875
16R E 380126 N 3364200
Historical Marker detailing the history of Bayou La Batre
Waymark Code: WMKHTM
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2014
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The text on the Marker:
"Originally called "Reviere D'Erbane," the bayou acquired present named from French-maintained battery of artillery on West Bank for defense. First permanent settlement on south Mobile County mainland. Founded 1786 when Joseph Bouzage (Bosarge), 1733-1795, moved into the area and was awarded a 1259 acre Spanish land grant on West Bank.
Born Poitiers, France, Bouzage came to Gulf Coast ca. 1760. Married Catherine Louise Boudreau 5 June 1762. Father of seven children including one son, Jean Baptiste.
City of Bayou La Batre incorporated 1955."
Additional information: Bayou La Batre was also the home of Forrest Gump's eternal friend, Bubba, in the novel by Winston Groom and in the film version.
Marker Name: Bayou La Batre
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Placed by Alabama Historical Association
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1986
Marker Number: Not listed
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