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Old Spanish town at junction of Amite River and Bayou Manchac. Settled by Anglo-Americans, 1776-78, seeking Spanish refuge from American Revolution, and by Canary Islanders (Islenos). Named for Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez. Town was abandoned by 1810. N 30° 20.515 W 090° 53.342
Hwy. 42 between Galvex Hardware and French Settlement. Ascension County Louisiana
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