False River, Louisiana

False River, Louisiana

False River was an unincorporated community located in southern Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was situated near Fordoche, Louisiana and the current lake of False River.

History

In February 1858 a post office was established in the small community known as False River that was located near Fordoche. However, it was short-lived. Less than three years later, the post offfice was closed. During the American Civil War, the area was used as an encampment for Union troops [Lockhart, John M. "Roadmap to the Westside", " [http://www.riversidereader.com The Riverside Reader] ", January 21, 2008, p. 1] .

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