Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Fort Claiborne
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
1. Site of Fort Claiborne Marker
Erected 1981 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 31° 45.791′ N, 93° 5.262′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Transition (within shouting distance of this marker); Ducournau Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Camino Real (about 600 feet away); Natchitoches Historic District (about 600 feet away); Louis Juchereau de St. Denis (about 600 feet away); Natchitoches Indians (about 600 feet away); Roque House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Roque House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
2. Site of Fort Claiborne Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 5, 2017
3. Site of Fort Claiborne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015. This page has been viewed 644 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2015. 3. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
