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

Los Adaes

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005

1. Los Adaes Marker

Inscription. Mission founded nearby in 1717 for Adaes Indians by Fra Margil, Franciscan of Zacatecas, who traversed the trail from Panama on foot. French Natchitoches served by missionaries from this easternmost Spanish post.

Plaque
Dedicated June 1, 1974 by Natchitoches Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century

Erected 1973 by Louisiana Tourism and Development Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, and the The Colonial Dames of America series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1886.

Location. 31° 42.09′ N, 93° 17.534′ W. Marker is in Robeline, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is at the intersection of State Highway 485 and Natchitoches Highway (Route 6), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 485. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Robeline LA 71469, 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: El Camino Real (a few steps from this marker); Los Adais (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Presidio Nuestra Senora del Pilar de los Adais

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(approx. half a mile away); El Camino Real de los Tejas (approx. half a mile away); Church of St. Anne (approx. 5.9 miles away); Saint Tekakwitha Plaque and Statue (approx. 5.9 miles away); William Hodge Barnhill (approx. 8½ miles away); Grave of Unknown Confederate Soldier (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Robeline.

May 17, 2005

2. Los Adaes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2015. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.