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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2059_u-s-military-road-11_Natchitoches-LA.html
Constructed by soldiers of Fort Jesup
1827-1828
Extension of Old San Antonio Trace.
Grand Ecore supplanted Natchitoches
as a river port as early as 1836.
Fortifications of 1861-1865 nearby.
Two miles to Fort Selden, est. 1822.
Marked …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2057_the-presidio-nuestra-senora-del-pilar-de-los-adais_Robeline-LA.html
Was founded in 1721 by the Spaniards on the crest of this hill as the Eastern outpost of the Spanish Empire in the West and for fifty years was the capital of the Province of Texas until its abandonment in 1773.
Site donated and tablet erected …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2056_los-adais_Robeline-LA.html
On this hill Spain erected a fort that served as Capital of the Province of Texas from 1721 to 1773. The only Spanish Mission in this area was erected on the opposite hill in 1717, soon after the French founded Natchitoches.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2054_el-camino-real_Robeline-LA.html
Historical park ΒΌ mile from here.
Site of Los Adaes,
once capital of Spanish Texas.
Erected by the State of Louisiana
and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WMM_marie-theresa-de-la-grande-terre-historical_Campti-LA.html
Captured in 1708 by French explorer, St. Denis, in a raid on Chitimacha Indian Village in Lafourche Parish. Sold at Mobile to a French officer, Jacques Guedon. They married in 1721 at Los Adaes. Descendants settled the Black Lake Community in 1763…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NEI_bayou-folk-museum_Cloutierville-LA.html
Home of Kate Chopin 1880-1883, renowned writer of Creole Short Stories set in famed Cane River Country. Best known for "Bayou Folk" and "A Night in Acadie". Home built in early 1800's by Alexis Cloutier on Spanish Land Grant No. B 17.01.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MTQ_yucca-plantation_Melrose-LA.html
Yucca Plantation
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MO5_badin-roque-house_Natchez-LA.html
Rare surviving example of a poteaux-en-terre (posts in the ground) house, and ancient form of construction prevalent in Mississippi Valley during 18th and early 19th centuries. Probably fewer than 10 extant examples in U.S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MO0_natchitoches-indians_Natchitoches-LA.html
According to legend, in 1835 a proclamation was read to the Natchitoches Indians, who assembled across the River from this spot, departing them to the Oklahoma Territory.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNY_site-of-fort-claiborne_Natchitoches-LA.html
Fort established here in 1804. Named after William C.C. Claiborne, then governor of territorial Louisiana. Protected U.S. interests on southwestern frontier. Garrisoned almost continuously until establishment of Fort Jesup in 1822.