As a distributary of the Mississippi River and a route to the heartland of Louisiana through the Atchafalaya Basin, Bayou Plaquemine was used as a navigable artery by various Native American communities centuries before the age of European exploration. From the early 1700s, Bayou Plaquemine served as a commercial transportation route, promoting settlement and economic prosperity in southwest and northern Louisiana via the Atchafalaya, Red and other rivers. Louisiana

"Bringing Louisiana's Maritime History to Life," is the driving mission of Maritime Museum Louisiana. Located on the banks of the scenic Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, the Maritime Museum Louisiana takes you on a historic journey through maritime Louisiana. The museum brings Louisiana’s maritime history to life through unique interpretive programs, exhibits, and publications. These programs include the time honored craft of boat building, hands-on field trips, constructing underwater robots, restoration of the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, and other exciting educational opportunities for people of all ages. Madisonville, Louisiana

Welcome to the official Internet home port of the Fletcher-class destroyer USS KIDD (DD-661), the "Pirate of the Pacific." Located in the heart of scenic downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she is the centerpiece of a memorial which serves to honor the men and women of our American armed forces. Through these pages, you will take a step back in time and learn about their sacrifices for the freedoms we enjoy today. Baton Rouge, Louisiana