Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches Parish (French: Paroisse des Natchitoches ou Les Natchitoches) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,515.[1] The parish seat and most populous municipality is Natchitoches.[2] The parish was formed in 1805.[3] It was named after the Natchitoches Native Americans.[4]
| Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Louisiana | |
 Louisiana's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | April 10, 1805 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Natchitoches |
| Largest City | Natchitoches |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,300 sq mi (3,366 km²) 1,253 sq mi (3,246 km²) 46 sq mi (120 km²), 3.6 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.npgov.org | |
| Named for: Natchitoches people | |
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The Natchitoches Parish Library.
Hidden by trees, the Magnolia Plantation is located in the Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Media
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches
Exchange Bank in Natchitoches is the tallest building in Downtown Natchitoches
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ "Natchitoches Parish". Center for Regional Heritage Research. Retrieved September 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Natchitoches | Louisiana, United States". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
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