Slidell in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Indian Village
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2018
1. Indian Village Marker
In 1699 Bienville visited the Colapissa Indians who lived in this area. The Indians called the Pearl River "Taleatcha" ("rock river") because of pearls found in shells from its waters. The French found the river water good to drink.
Erected 1982 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Native Americans.
Location. 30° 15.382′ N, 89° 41.1′ W. Marker is in Slidell, Louisiana, in St. Tammany Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Indian Village Road and South Pearl Drive, on the right when traveling east on Indian Village Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Slidell LA 70461, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Original Lone Star Republic (approx. 3.4 miles away); Logtown Cemetery and Possum Walk (approx. 4.1 miles away in Mississippi); Logtown (approx. 4.1 miles away in Mississippi); 1st United Methodist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); John Slidell (approx. 5.9 miles away); City of Slidell Centennial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Napoleon (approx.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 27, 2018
2. Indian Village Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 188 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2018.
