Torras
The Levee Shift
State: Louisiana
County: Pointe Coupee Parish
Founded: 1900s
Abandoned: 1927 (flood/levee move)
Peak Population: Unknown
Torras was a railroad hub at the convergence of the Mississippi, Red, and Atchafalaya rivers. Frequent flooding, especially the Great Flood of 1927, forced the levees to be moved back, leaving Torras on the 'river side' of the wall. The town was dismantled and abandoned.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Dry season
Difficulty: Easy (drive-by)
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Sacrificed for flood control
- Located at Old River Control Structure
- Town site is now periodically underwater
Location
Address: Torras, LA
Coordinates: 30.9833, -91.6833