Abita River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abita River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Tammany |
| Cities | Abita Springs, Covington |
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| Main source | St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana 30°29′08″N 90°00′31″W / 30.48556°N 90.00861°W |
| River mouth | Bogue Falaya Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana 30°27′16″N 90°06′10″W / 30.45444°N 90.10278°W |
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The Abita River is a 9.3-mile-long (15.0 km) river in southeastern Louisiana, in the United States. It's like a smaller stream that feeds into a bigger one. This river is a tributary of the Bogue Falaya. The Bogue Falaya then flows into the Tchefuncte River, which eventually reaches Lake Pontchartrain.
Where Does the Abita River Flow?
The Abita River begins in the central part of St. Tammany Parish. From there, it generally flows towards the west-southwest. It passes through the town of Abita Springs. Finally, it empties into the Bogue Falaya on the southeast side of Covington.
What Makes the Abita River Special?
The entire length of the Abita River, from where it starts to where it ends, has a special title. The state government of Louisiana has named it a "Natural and Scenic River." This means the river and its surroundings are protected. It helps keep the area beautiful and natural for everyone to enjoy.
Other Names for the Abita River
Rivers sometimes have different names or spellings over time. This can happen for many reasons, like how people used to say or write the name. According to the Geographic Names Information System, the Abita River has also been known by these names in the past:
- Abeter Bayou
- Bayou Abeter
- Bayou Abita
