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

The last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

1. The last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches Marker

Inscription. Charlie Maggio picked one Sunday each summer to take his nieces and nephews on a train ride from Natchitoches to Alexandria as a way of introducing each child to their first train experience. Once in Alexandria everyone visited the zoo, ate hotdogs, and drank soda-pops. At the end of the day, children, parents, and Uncle Charlie traveled back to Natchitoches by car. That last Sunday is especially remembered since it marked the last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 31° 45.694′ N, 93° 5.636′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on Depot Street north of Trudeau Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the grounds of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot (Cane River Creole National Historical Park). 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 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: Oakland Plantation (here, next to this marker); Magnolia Plantation (a few steps from this marker); The Great Migration (a few steps from this marker); I took my first train ride (a few steps from this marker); A Long Journey

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(a few steps from this marker); Architecture of Segregation (a few steps from this marker); Natchitoches residents fought hard for civil rights (a few steps from this marker); Terrel Delphin Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

2. The last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

3. The last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches Marker

The view of the silhouette statue in front of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot.

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 62 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.