The Louisiana state historic marker near the Pinhook Bridge says two battles took place there in 1863: "Bayou Vermilion," it says. "Battle of Pinhook Bridge April 17, 1863. Battle of Bayou Vermilion Oct. 9, 1863. We honor the memory of those soldiers who valiantly fought on these banks."

The listed dates place the events in the Civil War, but the rest is pretty vague. Its lack of detail sparked Phyllis Hall's curiosity.

"Were there really two Civil War battles fought near the Pinhook Bridge?" the St. Martin Parish community of Catahoula resident asked.

Now, that's not saying the information on this Lafayette historic marker is wrong, but inaccuracies have been discovered on some historic markers in the past.

"I wasn't familiar with these battles, so I was curious to know if they are tr

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