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

The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot

Making Rights Real

— Louisiana Civil Right Trail —

The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

1. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot is one of the last surviving examples of a segregated building in Louisiana. Constructed in the Italianate and Spanish Revival architectural styles in 1927, the depot is a symbol of the Great Migration when African Americans migrated from the rural agricultural communities of the South to industrial cities in the North and West. During the Jim Crow period and early Civil Rights movement, this migration allowed for greater economic opportunities, access to better education, and served as a departure point for military service. The depot remained in operation for rail passenger service until 1969.

Erected by Louisiana Office of Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 31° 45.709′ N, 93° 5.634′ 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 at or near this postal address: 314 Amulet Street, 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Natchitoches residents fought hard for civil rights (here, next to this marker); Architecture of Segregation (here, next to this marker); A Long Journey (a few steps from this marker); The Great Migration (a few steps from this marker); During World War II, 1.2 million Black men served in the U.S. military (a few steps from this marker); I took my first train ride (within shouting distance of this marker); The last day of Texas & Pacific services in Natchitoches (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Also see . . . Meet the Markers. Louisiana Civil Rights Trail

The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail tells the stories of Louisiana people, places and events that shaped American history. Louisiana Civil Rights Trail interpretive markers are being placed at those sites that played a significant role in the national Civil Rights Movement. The markers may be viewed here, but you are encouraged to visit the trail sites to meet the markers personally.

(Submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Additional keywords. Jim Crow

The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot Marker - Reverse Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

2. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot Marker - Reverse Side

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

3. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot Marker

The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

4. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot and Marker

The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

5. The Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.