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

Corn Crib

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

1. Corn Crib Marker

Inscription. Corn was an important staple crop for people and animals. The Corn or Square Crib was used to store corn to feed the livestock or to grind into cornmeal. The notched log construction of the central room shows this is the earliest section, while the two wings were added later. Look closely and you can see Roman numerals carved into the timbers, allowing the building to be taken apart and easily reassembled.

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(Photo #1) Hand-hewn cypress logs. NPS Photo

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1865.

Location. 31° 39.884′ N, 93° 0.215′ W. Marker is near Natchez, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is at the intersection of State Highway 494 and State Highway 119 on State Highway 494. The marker is located on the grounds of the Oakland Plantation (Cane River Creole National Historic Park). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4386 LA-494, Natchez LA 71456, 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

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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 Grist Mill (here, next to this marker); A French Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); Middleman to Yardman (within shouting distance of this marker); Escaped! Freedom Seekers in 1863-1864 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Helaire Family of Oakland / The Shields Family of Oakland (about 300 feet away); Meet "Natchez" the Oakland Mule (about 300 feet away); Hollywood Comes to Oakland Plantation (about 300 feet away); Maker of Most Things Wood (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

2. Corn Crib Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

3. Corn Crib Marker

The marker is located at the middle of the front of the building.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 18, 2025

4. Corn Crib Marker

Interior view of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.