Civics
3
Walter Lemann, Sr. (1879-1952), a citizen of Donaldsonville, worked tirelessly from Bayou Lafourche’s closure in 1903 until his death to restore a flow of fresh water to the bayou. His perseverance led to the organization of the Bayou Lafourche Improvement Association, the creation of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District, and finally the erection of the pumping station.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Donaldsonville, Louisiana · United States
