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West Florida Revolt Bicentennial Marks Forgotten Louisiana History
The 1810 West Florida rebellion near Baton Rouge led to a short lived republic under the Bonnie Blue Flag. Historians and descendants push to honor the event with ceremonies in Baton Rouge and Covington, highlighting ties to Louisiana and U S expansion.
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Perdido River
Alabama
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Mike Foster
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Foster
Louisiana Purchase
Isle of Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Mississippi River
Leila Roberts
Fulworth Skipwith
Jay Dardenne
Melanie Montaro
Republic of West Florida
Louisiana Archives