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

The Natchitoches Parish Old Courthouse

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

1. The Natchitoches Parish Old Courthouse Marker

Inscription. The first Natchitoches Parish Courthouse was built on this site about 1828. It was demolished in 1895 to allow for the present historic courthouse, which was built in 1896. The courthouse cost $20,555 to build. This Richardsonian Romanesque structure has housed the offices of clerk of court, the assessor, the sheriff, the school board, the judge, and a courtroom.

In 1933, the attic, courtroom, and tower clock were extensively damaged by fire. In 1979, the old building was restored, as near as possible, to its original appearance.

This building houses a museum of the rich history of Natchitoches Parish and its people. The museum opened in July, 1996 on the 100th birthday of the courthouse.

Erected by Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 31° 45.67′ N, 93° 5.276′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Church Street (State Highway 1), on the left when traveling north on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker

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is in this post office area: Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Natchitoches Parish Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (a few steps from this marker); Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); First Mass in Natchitoches (within shouting distance of this marker); Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Legacy of Catholicism (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Denis Tomb (about 500 feet

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

2. The Natchitoches Parish Old Courthouse Marker

away, measured in a direct line); The American Transition (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.