Three bridges were built across Bayou Plaquemine to connect Plaquemine to Turnerville. The first bridge in 1898 was destroyed by fire and replaced by the second bridge in 1908. The third and final bridge was completed in 1950, though part of it was later removed. Several boats are also discussed, including ferry boats and larger vessels that traveled the Mississippi River near Plaquemine in the early 20th century.
1. The First Bridge Across Bayou Plaquemine for Public Use Connected Plaquemine with Turnerville (completed June 1898)
2. Plaquemine’s Second Public Bridge Across Bayou Plaquemine Completed in 1908 - It replaced the first bridge that was destroyed by fire in July of 1905.
3. The third and last bridge over Bayou Plaquemine was completed in 1950. The top part of the bridge was eventually removed. Click to Enlarge Pictures (Do not click in automatic play mode)
4. This picture was taken on May 26, 1950 when the new bridge was completed and before the old car bridge was dismantled.
9. The Carrie B. Schwing was the largest boat that was ever built in Plaquemine. It was one hundred and twenty five feet long and twenty one feet wide. It was launched on March 22, 1904.
10. The second Carrie B. Schwing was built after the first Carrie B. Schwing burned and sank in Bayou Natchez on February 28, 1912. It was used as a towing boat as well as a pleasure boat.
20. Dr. F. J. Kearny’s Boat Getting Ready to Go Down Bayou Plaquemine to Get Palms for Palm Sunday Service at the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church (date unknown) (Rev. Gerald W. Bosch, far left, and Dr. Kearny standing next to him on stern of boat)