Isles Dernieres

Isles Dernieres (HM2A65)

Location: Gray, LA 70359 Terrebonne Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 40.669', W 90° 47.175'

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(Last Island)

English sideOver 200 persons were killed when a giant tidal wave hit last island, 45 miles south of Houma, on June 10, 1856. The resort was a playground for southern aristocrats. Fishermen (with boats) call it a Sportsman''s Paradise.French Side
ISLES DERNIERES
Plus de 200 personnes périrent
quand un raz de marée géant frappa
les Isles Dernieres, a 45 miles au
Sud de Houma, le 10 juin 1856.
La plage était un lieu de détente
pour les grandes familles du Sud.
Les pêcheurs l'appellent le Paradis
du Sport.
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HM NumberHM2A65
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Year Placed1959
Placed ByThe Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry (Don: Codofil & Commission du Tourisme)
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, August 9th, 2018 at 10:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 714224 N 3285135
Decimal Degrees29.67781667, -90.78625000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 40.669', W 90° 47.175'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 40' 40.14" N, 90° 47' 10.5" W
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Area Code(s)985
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 114 Tourist Dr, Gray LA 70359, US
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