Tchefuncte River

Their houses were probably temporary circular shelters having a frame of light poles covered with palmetto, thatch, or grass mixed with mud.

[5] During the War of 1812,e Secretary of the Navy William Jones ordered Captain John Shaw to supervise the construction of a shallow-draft blockship armed with 32 heavy cannons at the shipyard in Madisonville, Louisiana.

[6] On December 16, 1814 Major General Andrew Jackson wrote a letter to Secretary of War John Armstrong Jr. demanding that the ship be completed.

Then in 1999, the local town of Madisonville assumed ownership and the Institute of Museum and Library Services issued a grant for restoring the historical property.

Today, The Tchefuncte River, located in southeastern Louisiana, is known for its scenic beauty and serves as a popular spot for boating and recreational activities.

Madisonville 's Tchefuncte River Lighthouse stands resolutely on the Saint Tammany north shore of Lake Pontchartrain . This lighthouse was built in 1837. [ 7 ]
Map of the Tchefuncte River Watershed, showing the watershed boundary and major waterways.
Tchefuncte River Watershed Map
Madisonville's colorful waterfront , viewed here looking north from the drawbridge on LA 22 , features outdoor dining along the Tchefuncte River estuary .