Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Fort Saint Jean Baptiste

Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

1. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker

Inscription. On this hill stood Fort Saint Jean Baptiste, westernmost outpost of the French Colonial Empire in the west, erected by Saint Denis under Iberville's orders in 1720, seat of the garrison of the Post of Natchitoches, the oldest town in the Louisiana Purchase, and of the French and Spanish governors until the cession of 1803, after which it was continuously occupied for many years by American troops.

Erected 1934 by Daughters of the American Revolution of Louisiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1720.

Location. 31° 45.267′ N, 93° 5.47′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is on 2nd Street north of Bossier Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at The American Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2nd St #200, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The American Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Fort St. Jean Baptiste (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Northwestern State University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. John Sibley (approx. ¼ mile away); Natchitoches and the Early American Period (approx. ¼ mile away); El Camino Real de los Tejas (approx. ¼ mile away); Preservation In Natchitoches (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Also see . . . Fort Saint Jean Baptiste. (Submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

2. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

3. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

4. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker

Marker located at lower left.

Louis Juchereau de St. Denis image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

5. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.