Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Fort St. Jean Baptiste
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017
1. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker
Inscription.
Fort St. Jean Baptiste. . At this site on April 26, 1804, Fort St. Jean Baptiste was one of six garrisons in Louisiana where the American Flag was raised in ceremonies commemorating the transfer of the Louisiana Purchase. On behalf of the United States, Commissioner William C.C. Claiborne ordered Capt. Edward D. Turner to Natchitoches to take command of the Natchitoches fort from Commandant Felix Trudeau and a garrison of thirty-two Spanish soldiers. The ceremony began at eleven a.m. when the Spanish flag was lowered and the French flag raised. One hour later the French flag was lowered and the American flag raised as soldiers saluted and guns fired.
At this site on April 26, 1804, Fort St. Jean Baptiste was one of six garrisons in Louisiana where the American Flag was raised in ceremonies commemorating the transfer of the Louisiana Purchase. On behalf of the United States, Commissioner William C.C. Claiborne ordered Capt. Edward D. Turner to Natchitoches to take command of the Natchitoches fort from Commandant Felix Trudeau and a garrison of thirty-two Spanish soldiers. The ceremony began at eleven a.m. when the Spanish flag was lowered and the French flag raised. One hour later the French flag was lowered and the American flag raised as soldiers saluted and guns fired.
Erected by Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Denis Chapter NSDAR and Woodman of the World Lodge 907.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1804.
Location. 31° 45.258′ N, 93° 5.474′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is on 2nd Street north of Bossier Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2nd St #200, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Also see . . . 1. Fort Saint Jean Baptiste. (Submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.) 2. William Charles Cole Claiborne. (Submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 3, 2017
2. Fort St. Jean Baptiste Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse
3. William C. C. Claiborne
Photographed By Tom Bosse
4. The Louisiana Purchase
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
