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Bailey’s Dam

About 1/2 mile downstream is the site of Col Joseph Bailey’s noted dam, which allowed escape on May 13, 1864, of the Federal Fleet of some 35 vessels under the command of Admiral David A. Porter.

Located in Pineville, LA, District 8, Hwy 165, Rapides Parish. 16




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