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Indian Village

In 1699 Bienville visited the Colapissa Indians who lived in this area. The Indians called the Pearl River "Taleatcha" ("rock river") because of pearls found in shells from its waters. The French...

In 1699 Bienville visited the Colapissa Indians who lived in this area. The Indians called the Pearl River "Taleatcha" ("rock river") because of pearls found in shells from its waters. The French found the river water good to drink.

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