Vietnam or Thailand ? Vote for the TOP Country of the Week !
Updated: May 7, 2025
It is by means of the former of these lakes, indeed, that intercourse is maintained between the city and the northern parts of West Florida, of which it is the capital; a narrow creek, called in the language of the country a bayo or bayouke, navigable for vessels drawing less than six feet water, running up through the marsh, and ending within two miles of the town.
The name of this creek is the Bayouke of St. John, and its entrance is defended by works of considerable strength. * These are, properly speaking, one and the same lake. From the entrance, however, as far as Ship Island, is called by the inhabitants Lake Borgne, whilst all above that point goes under the name of Lake Pontchartrain.
Word Of The Day
Others Looking