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Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

Caddo Parish Courthouse

 
 
Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017
1. Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker
Inscription. Third Courthouse to occupy site since 1860. First Courthouse on site served as Louisiana's Confederate Statehouse during Civil War. Present Courthouse designed by Neild & Somdal architectural firm. Built 1926-28. Served as model for numerous other government buildings throughout nation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureGovernment & PoliticsWar, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
 
Location. 32° 30.752′ N, 93° 44.995′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. Marker is at the intersection of Texas Street (U.S. 79/80) and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling east on Texas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (a few steps from this marker); Hutchinson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Chamber Plaza (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); CNB Building (about 600 feet away); Turning to the Right (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (about 600 feet away); The Pardon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.
 
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Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017
2. Caddo Parish Courthouse Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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