Caspiana, Louisiana
Caspiana is an unincorporated community in Caddo Parish. It is located on La-1 with the Prairie River to the east and the Red River to the west.[1]
Caspiana | |
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  Caspiana Location of Caspiana in Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 32°17′20.57″N 93°33′22.63″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caddo |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 318 |
History
The town of Caspiana was once home to the Caspiana Plantation built by William Joseph Hutchinson (1839–1913).[2][3] Parts of the former plantation have been relocated and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Caspiana House in Shreveport, and Caspiana Plantation Store in Natchitoches.[4][5]
References
- Caspiana
- "Dictionary of Louisiana Biography - H". Louisiana Historical Association. Archived from the original on 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- Lee, Malone. Louisiana Plantation Homes: A Return to Splendor. Pelican Publishing. p. 32. ISBN 978-1-4556-0780-8.
- Wildsmith, Henrietta. "Pioneer Heritage Center gives glimpse into settler life". The News-Star. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form, Caspiana Plantation Store, #92000583". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. June 5, 1992. Archived from the original on 2021-05-22.
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