Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches (/ˈnækətəʃ/ NAK-ə-təsh;[5][6] French: [Les Natchitoches] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)), officially the City of Natchitoches, is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States.[7] it is the most populous municipality in Natchitoches Parish. It was established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people.
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Natchitoches, Louisiane | |
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City and parish seat | |
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| Coordinates: 31°41′35″N 93°05′42″W / 31.69306°N 93.09500°WCoordinates: 31°41′35″N 93°05′42″W / 31.69306°N 93.09500°W | |
| Country | 22x20px United States |
| States | 22x20px Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Settled | 1714 |
| Incorporated as a town | February 5, 1819 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Body | City Council |
| • Mayor | Ronnie Williams, Jr. [1] Natchitoches City Council: |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.28 sq mi (68.07 km2) |
| • Land | 22.69 sq mi (58.77 km2) |
| • Water | 3.59 sq mi (9.31 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,039 |
| • Density | 795.05/sq mi (306.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 71457 |
| Interstate | 30px |
| Louisiana Highways | 30px 30px |
| Website | City of Natchitoches |
The City of Natchitoches was not incorporated until after Louisiana had become a state (1812), on February 5, 1819. It is the oldest permanent settlement in the region. Natchitoches' sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas. It is also the location of Northwestern State University.
Suburbs
Natchitoches surrounding communities include:
Incorporated
Unincorporated
- Allen, Louisiana
- Bermuda, Louisiana
- Cloutierville, Louisiana
- Derry, Louisiana
- Fairview Acres, Louisiana
- Fairview Alpha, Louisiana
- Flora, Louisiana
- Grand Ecore, Louisiana
- Hagewood, Louisiana
- Marthaville, Louisiana
- Melrose, Louisiana
- Point Place, Louisiana
- Saint Maurice, Louisiana
- Vienna Bend, Louisiana
Media
Newspaper
Radio
The only AM radio station based in Natchitoches is KNOC 1450, a classic country music station
FM broadcasting
| Frequency | Callsign | Format | Owner |
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| 89.7 | KBIO | Religious | Radio Maria |
| 91.7 | KNWD | Alternative | Northwestern State University |
| 94.9 | KSBH | Country | Elite Radio Group |
| 97.5 | KDBH-FM | Classic country | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
| 100.7 | KZBL | Oldies | Baldridge-Dumas Communications |
| 106.5 | KLNQ | Contemporary Christian music | Educational Media Foundation |
Education
Natchitoches, Louisiana Media
Natchitoches City Hall — in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
A store with live fish for sale near Natchitoches, 1940. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott.
- Church of the Immaculate Conception sign in Natchitoches, LA IMG 1966.JPG
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches is located across from the old Courthouse Museum.
- First Baptist Church in Natchitoches, LA IMG 1955.JPG
Though founded by Roman Catholics, Natchitoches has a large First Baptist Church located in the downtown district.
- Riverwalk in Natchitoches, LA IMG 1942.JPG
Riverwalk of Cane River in downtown Natchitoches, as photographed from Front Street
- Restored Fort Saint Jean Baptiste in Natchitoches, LA IMG 2032.JPG
Reconstructed Fort Saint Jean Baptiste museum on Jefferson Street in Natchitoches
- Downtown Natchitoches showing the brick streets IMG 1916.JPG
Downtown Natchitoches, with historic buildings, stores, and shops, maintains brick streets.
References
- ↑ "City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Office of the Mayor". City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Office of the Mayor. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ↑ "City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Police". City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Police. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Natchitoches city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ↑ Dorman, Jim (February 4, 2020). "Natchitoches native makes Company's 'Steel Magnolias' bloom with authenticity". The Patriot Ledger (Worcester, Massachusetts). https://www.patriotledger.com/entertainmentlife/20200204/theater-natchitoches-native-makes-companys-steel-magnolias-bloom-with-authenticity. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ↑ Block, Melissa (January 23, 2014). "Natchi — What's It Now? A Local Sets Us Straight". All Things Considered. https://www.npr.org/2014/01/23/265358227/natchi-whats-it-now-a-tour-guide-sets-us-straight. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
