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

Francois Rouquier Homesite

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, June 18, 2007

1. Francois Rouquier Homesite Marker

Inscription. At this location stood the home of Francois Rouquier, early Natchitoches Indian trader and farmer. The house foundations, dating circa 1780 were uncovered during archaeological excavations undertaken in 1975.

Erected 1981 by Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 31° 44.354′ N, 93° 6.71′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on Louisiana Route 1 one mile south of University Parkway ( Route 6), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker 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

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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Centennial Plaque (approx. 1.2 miles away); Colonial Gateway Corral (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jefferson Highway Tourist Camp (approx. 1.3 miles away); Isabella's Ghost (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Normal Hill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Northwestern State University (approx. 1½ miles away); Steel Magnolias (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 54 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.

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