A Winter Afternoon on Lake Providence
by Scott Pellegrin
Title
A Winter Afternoon on Lake Providence
Artist
Scott Pellegrin
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Photograph
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This is a toned (sepia) image of the southern shore of Lake Providence. This is also available in black & white. Feel free to email with questions/comments. Thank you for looking.
The town takes its name from Lake Providence, a striking body of water that can be seen for miles along U.S. 65 just south of the Arkansas line. An oxbow lake, although much
larger than the norm, Lake Providence was formed long ago when the Mississippi River changed course and shifted slightly to the east. The lake it left behind is a spectacular natural resource, noted for its fishing, wildlife and scenic views. The spectacular scenery even attracted
the attention of President Teddy Roosevelt, who came to East Carroll Parish to hunt and explore in 1907.
The area was in the heart of the Cotton Kingdom of the Mississippi Delta and over the years untold thousands of bales of cotton were shipped out via riverboat from the Lake Providence area. The Louisiana State Cotton Museum, located on the lake front just north of town, interprets the state's rich cotton history with interpretive exhibits, restored buildings, farm equipment and agricultural displays.
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February 4th, 2017
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