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

Louis Juchereau de St. Denis

1676-1744

May 18, 2005

1. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

Inscription. In 1700 explored & established trade with Natchitoches Indians voyaging on Red River. In 1714 built a garrisoned post to repel the Spanish, promoted trade searched mines. Married in 1716 at the Rio del Norte Presidio. Leadership of Indians & victory at Pensacola won knighthood by Louis XV in the military order of St. Louis. After 1720 he served as commandant of the Upper Cane - Red River -Natchitoches District for 24 years. Born at Beauport Quebec in 1676. His tomb (1744) is under the site of the first parish church.

(plaque 1)
Sculpted & cast in bronze in Texas, which St. Denis explored & helped develop.
Larry D. Crowder
Sculptor, Fort Worth, Texas
A lasting memorial to the historic bond between Quebec, Louisiana & Texas.

(plaque 2)
On behalf of the citizens of the town of Beauport (Québec, Canada), this plaque bears witness to the friendship that unites us to our friends from Natchitoches.

De la part des citoyens de la ville de Beauport, (Québec, Canada), en témoignage des relations d'amitié qui nous unissent à nos amis de Natchitoches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1700.

Location. 31° 45.803′ N, 93°

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5.143′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (State Highway 6) and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Natchitoches Historic District (here, next to this marker); El Camino Real (a few steps from this marker); Natchitoches Indians (within shouting distance of this marker); Roque House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Roque House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic Cane River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ducournau Building (about 400 feet away); Site of Fort Claiborne (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchitoches.

Also see . . . Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Juchereau de Saint-Denis, Louis. (Submitted on July 20, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

May 18, 2005

2. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

3. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017

4. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

May 18, 2005

5. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

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6. Louis Juchereau de St. Denis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2015. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on August 8, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.