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Sorrel

Site of one of the early ranches along Old Cattle Route from Mexico to Vacherie on the Mississippi. Joseph Sorrel, in cattle business from 1750s had land claims of over 3000 acres.

Located in Sorrel, District 3, Between Jeanerette and Franklin, Hwy 90, St. Mary Parish. 126




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