Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
First City Market
Historic Site
— Shreveport —
Erected by the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is October 4, 1890.
Location. 32° 30.866′ N, 93° 44.87′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street (U.S. 71) and Texas Street (U.S. 79/80), on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old CNB Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Turning to the Right (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); CNB Building (about 400 feet away); Cane & Bennett's Trading Post (about 400 feet away); The Pardon (about 500 feet away); Harrison Building (about 500 feet away); Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.