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

Prudhomme-Rouquier House

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

1. Prudhomme-Rouquier House Marker

Inscription. This house is one of the largest known Bousillage Buildings in the nation. It was built by François Rouquier and his wife, Marie Louise Prud'homme, circa 1790.

Erected by Cane River National Heritage Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 31° 45.521′ N, 93° 5.207′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on Jefferson Street (State Road 6) south of Touline Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 446 Jefferson St, 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the

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Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ft. St. Jean Baptiste (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Red River Campaign (about 500 feet away); Bayou Amulet (about 700 feet away); Preservation In Natchitoches (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Denis Tomb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert Buford "Bobby" Deblieux (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Legacy of Catholicism (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Mass in Natchitoches (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Prudhomme-Rouquier House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

2. Prudhomme-Rouquier House and Marker

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 78 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.