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Explore Union Point in United States
Union Point in the region of Louisiana is a place in United States - some 979 mi or ( 1575 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Union Point is now 04:39 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Crosby, Fairview, and Lafayette. Since you are here already, consider visiting Alexandria . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Union Point ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Old River Control Structure
The Old River Control Structure (ORCS) is a floodgate system located in a branch of the Mississippi River in central Louisiana. It regulates the flow of water leaving the Mississippi into the Atchafalaya River, thereby preventing the Mississippi river from changing course. Completed in 1963, the complex was built by the U.S.
Located at 31.08 -91.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Fort Adams, Mississippi
Fort Adams is a small, abandoned riverport community in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, about 40 miles south of Natchez. It is notable for being the United States' port of entry on the Mississippi River before the acquisition of New Orleans, and was the site of an early fort by that name. The town was called Wilkinburg and was incorporated in 1798.
Located at 31.09 -91.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Clark Creek Natural Area
Clark Creek Natural Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is located off Mississippi Highway 24 west of Woodville.
Located at 31.07 -91.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Ouachita River
The Ouachita River is a 548-mile-long river that runs south and east through the U.S. states of Arkansas and Louisiana, joining the Tensas River to form the Black River near Jonesville, Louisiana.
Located at 31.27 -91.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Berwick Bay (ship)
Berwick Bay was a steamer engaged in transporting supplies for the Confederates in the Mississippi River area. She was captured and destroyed on 3 February 1863 by Ellet's Ram Fleet as she came out of the Red River heavily laden with supplies for Port Hudson, Louisiana. She displaced 64 tons and was named for Berwick Bay, Louisiana.
Located at 31.02 -91.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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