Near Belcher in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Caddo Indian Dugout Canoe

ca.A.D.1025-1260

— Historic Site —

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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

1. Caddo Indian Dugout Canoe Marker

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A Caddo Indian dugout canoe dating to the early Caddo period (ca. A.D. 900-1200) was found in the bank of the Red River on the North family property near this location in August of 1983. A section of the canoe was discovered protruding from the river bank by John Paul Hobbs, and it was recovered with the assistance of Rose and Kendall Kelly of Dixie, and other residents. Clarence Webb, archaeologist, led in the recovery and restoration process. The canoe is 30'8" long and 1'10" wide, with height of sides from 1'6" to 2'4". It is on exhibit in the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport. The canoe is contemporary with the Caddo village and mounds located on Mounds Planation in Dixie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1025 CE.

Location. 32° 42.957′ N, 93° 50.078′ W. Marker is near Belcher, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. Marker is on Dixie Shreveport Road (Louisiana Route 3049) one mile north of Louisiana Route 169, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belcher LA 71004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

2. Caddo Indian Dugout Canoe Marker

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3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Killarney Farm (approx. ¾ mile away); Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church (approx. one mile away); Dixie Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); North Plantation (approx. 1½ miles away); Dickson Plantation Home (approx. 1½ miles away); Louisiana Maneuvers Led by General Patton (approx. 2.2 miles away); Belcher High School (approx. 2.2 miles away); Belcher Methodist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belcher.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 2. submitted on June 22, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.