Near Grand Ecore in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Fort Selden
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
1. Site of Fort Selden Marker
Erected by Cane River National Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 31° 48.896′ N, 93° 5.177′ W. Marker is near Grand Ecore, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Natchitoches-Winfield Highway (State Highway 6) and Par Road 429, on the left when traveling north on Natchitoches-Winfield Highway. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. U.S. Military Road #11 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Camp Salubrity (approx. 2˝ miles away); Natchitoches Indians (approx. 3˝ miles away); Natchitoches Historic District (approx. 3.6 miles away); Louis Juchereau de St. Denis (approx. 3.6 miles away); El Camino Real (approx. 3.6 miles away); Site of Fort Claiborne (approx. 3.6 miles away); Roque House (approx. 3.6 miles away).
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1. Edmund P. Gaines. (Submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Fort Selden (1). (Submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
2. Site of Fort Selden Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse
3. Gen. Edmund P. Gaines
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 534 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
