Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Caddo Parish Courthouse

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

1. Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural firm. Built 1926-28. Served as model for numerous other government buildings throughout nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 32° 30.752′ N, 93° 44.995′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. It is at the intersection of Texas Street (U.S. 79/80) and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling east on Texas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North 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 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: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (a few steps from this marker); Hutchinson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown YMCA (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Selber Bros (about 600 feet away); Chamber Plaza (about 600 feet away); CNB Building (about 600 feet away); Turning to the Right (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Last Confederate Flag (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker

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 853 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.