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

Cook's Cabin to Fishing Camp

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023

1. Cook's Cabin to Fishing Camp Marker

Inscription.
The Cook's Cabin was originally located behind the Main House in an area known as "the yard." Records indicate that enslaved cooks, laundresses, and others lived in "the yard." Little is known of the enslaved cooks other than Venus who was sold in 1850. Elizabeth Jones, who had been enslaved, lived in the cabin in 1870. By 1920, Lee Llorens served as cook and rented the cabin.

In the 1920s the Cook's Cabin was moved to this field, near the Blacksmith's Shop, and rented out as a hunting and fishing camp. Plantation workers made extra cash cleaning and cooking fish, turtles, alligators, and other animals that were abundant in or near Cane River. The Prud'hommes dug a pond behind the camp and raised and sold shiners or minnows as bait.

Erected by National Park Sevice.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 39.98′ N, 93° 0.106′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 494 and State Highway 119. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez LA 71456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. How Do You Say Pecan (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Iron

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Canopied Path (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oak Allée & Bottle Garden (about 300 feet away); Creole Architecture (about 300 feet away); The Enslaved Nanny's Room (about 400 feet away); Maker of Most Things Wood (about 500 feet away); Meet "Natchez" the Oakland Mule (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Oakland Plantation, part of the Cane River Creole National Historic Park

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 2, 2023

2. Cook's Cabin to Fishing Camp Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.