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First east bank settlement site. Located in New Sarpy on La. 48 (River Road). Bustard’s Cove Historical Marker. Bustard’s Cove was the site of the first east bank settlement near present-day New Sarpy at the confluence of the Mississippi River and Bayou LeSeur. Some West Bank settlers moved to the east bank site in 1722.

Bourbon France Flag.

Letter left at this site by Tonti for LaSalle. Located in Hahnville on La. 18 (River Road)Flaggville Historical Marker.