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

The Centennial Plaque

1884-1984

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

1. The Centennial Plaque Marker

Inscription. The Centennial of Northwestern State University was commemorated by the installation of this plaque on October 6, 1984, the 100th anniversary of the chartering of the institution.

The base is constructed of bricks from Caldwell Hall, built in 1906, which at the time of its destruction by fire in 1982 was the oldest building on campus.

Erected 1984 by Interfraternity Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1984.

Location. 31° 44.964′ N, 93° 5.781′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is at the intersection of Caspari Street and Sam Sibley Drive on Caspari Street. The marker is located in front of the Office of Admissions at Northwestern State University. 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

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Colonial Gateway Corral (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isabella's Ghost (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Normal Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); The Freedom Tree (approx. ¼ mile away); Northwestern State University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jefferson Highway Tourist Camp (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steel Magnolias (approx. 0.4 miles away); Colonel William Houston Jack (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

2. The Centennial Plaque Marker

The view of the marker in front of the Office of Admissions building

The Centennial Plaque Marker - 2nd Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

3. The Centennial Plaque Marker - 2nd Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.