Coochie Brake

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Coochie Brake is a cypress swamp in Louisiana of more than 700 acres. It is between Verda and Atlanta. This swamp also referred to as a brake is home to alligators, massive cypress trees, deer and much more. Coochie Brake is a colorful local source full of history and folklore dating back to when it was a Spanish fort. Once owned by JM Ferguson, it is now a state owned property. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Read, William. Louisiana Place Names of Indian Origin. The University of Alabama Press . Retrieved 12 November 2010.
  2. "Coochie Brake: buried gold?" . Retrieved 12 November 2010.

Coordinates: 31°47′18″N92°48′55″W / 31.7883°N 92.8153°W / 31.7883; -92.8153

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