Bogue Falaya facts for kids
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Wooden bridge crossing the Bogue Falaya River near Covington, Louisiana, 1910s.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parishes | Washington, St. Tammany |
| City | Covington |
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| Main source | Washington Parish, Louisiana 30°42′11″N 90°09′55″W / 30.70306°N 90.16528°W |
| River mouth | Tchefuncte River Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana 30°26′23″N 90°06′59″W / 30.43972°N 90.11639°W |
| Length | 28 mi (45 km) |
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The Bogue Falaya, also known as the Bogue Falaya River, is a 28-mile (45 km) long river in southeastern Louisiana, United States. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river called the Tchefuncte River. The Tchefuncte River then empties into Lake Pontchartrain. The area around the river has forests with a mix of pine and hardwood trees.
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Where the Bogue Falaya Flows
The Bogue Falaya starts in southwestern Washington Parish in Louisiana. It flows generally south through western St. Tammany Parish.
Journey to the Tchefuncte River
As it flows, the river passes by the town of Covington. Near Covington, another river, the Abita River, joins the Bogue Falaya. The Bogue Falaya then meets the Tchefuncte River. This meeting point is about 10 miles (16 km) before the Tchefuncte reaches Lake Pontchartrain.
What Does "Bogue Falaya" Mean?
The name "Bogue Falaya" comes from the Choctaw language. The Choctaw people are a Native American tribe.
Understanding the Choctaw Words
In the Choctaw language, the word bogu means "river." The word falaya means "long." So, when you put them together, Bogue Falaya means "Long River."
A Special River in Louisiana
A part of the Bogue Falaya in St. Tammany Parish is very special. The state government of Louisiana has officially called it a "Natural and Scenic River." This means it's protected for its natural beauty.
Other Names for the River
Over time, the Bogue Falaya has been known by a few different names and spellings. The Geographic Names Information System keeps track of these.
- Bogue Falaia
- Bogue Falaya River
- Bogue Falia
- Bogue Faliah
- Bogue Fallaya
- Bogue Faylia
- Bogue Phalia
- Bouge Filia
- Bouge Filiah
- Bougue Falaia
- Buck-Palaya Arroyo
- Long River
