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Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Marker Name
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Marker Location
Port Allen, LA 70767
Marker Description
The Port Allen Lock connects the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico to the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and other points north along the Mississippi River, shortening the distance for boat traffic about 120 miles.