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Vor 5 Tagen · Following the War of the League of Augsburg (1688–1697), Louis XIV of France moved aggressively to expand French territories, and the French minister of the marine Louis de Phélypeaux, Comte de Pontchartrain, secretly made plans to establish French posts in Louisiana. In doing so, Pontchartrain intended to undermine the colonial ...
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Vor 2 Tagen · Cadillac named the settlement Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, after Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain, Secretary of State of the Navy under Louis XIV. Sainte-Anne-de-Détroit was founded on July 26 and is the second-oldest continuously operating Roman Catholic parish in the United States.
17. Mai 2024 · The construction of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway was a remarkable engineering feat. At 23.83 miles in length, it held the record for being the longest bridge over water until 2011 when China completed the Jiaozhou Bay Bridge.
Vor 5 Tagen · Lake Pontchartrain is the largest inland body of water in Louisiana, offering plenty of space for activities like boating and fishing. Its shallow depths and varying salinity levels make it a unique and fascinating natural wonder.
12. Mai 2024 · The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, with its two parallel bridges crossing Lake Pontchartrain, is almost 24 miles long. It holds the title of being the longest bridge completely over water in the United States and the world.
30. Mai 2024 · Stretching over 24 miles and standing as the longest continuous bridge over water in the world, this architectural marvel offers a truly unforgettable journey. When it comes to crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge, the duration of your trip greatly depends on the prevailing conditions.
15. Mai 2024 · Lake Pontchartrain is a large brackish estuary located in southeastern Louisiana, United States. The lake is an important feature in the geography of the New Orleans metropolitan area, and it has played a significant role in the history and development of the region.
