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

Badin-Roque House

May 18, 2005

1. Badin - Roque House Marker

Inscription. Rare surviving example of a poteaux-en-terre (posts in the ground) house, an ancient form of construction prevalent in Mississippi Valley during 18th and early 19th centuries. Probably fewer than 10 extant examples in U.S.

Erected 1981 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 31° 36.124′ N, 92° 58.375′ W. Marker is near Melrose, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is on State Highway 484 half a mile north of Parish Road (State Highway 493), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez LA 71456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Yucca Plantation (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bayou Folk Museum (approx. 5.4 miles away); Old Plauche Place / Ducournau Plantation (approx. 5.8 miles away); Montgomery, Louisiana (approx. 6.7 miles away); Henri de Tonti (approx. 11.4 miles away); Colonial Gateway Corral (approx. 12.4 miles away); El Camino Real de los Tejas (approx. 12½ miles away); Natchitoches and the Early American Period (approx. 12½ miles away).

May 18, 2005

2. Badin - Roque House Marker

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May 18, 2005

3. Badin - Roque House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2015. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.