Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches (/ˈnækətəʃ/ NAK-ə-təsh; French: Les Natchitoches) is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States.[2] 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.

Natchitoches, Louisiana
City
Exchange Bank in Downtown Natchitoches
Seal
Nickname(s): 
The Destination of Travelers since 1714
Location of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches
Location of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Natchitoches
Natchitoches (the United States)
Coordinates: 31°41′35″N 93°05′42″W
Country United States
States Louisiana
ParishNatchitoches
Settled1714 (1714)
Incorporated as a townFebruary 5, 1819 (1819-02-05)
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorRonnie Williams, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • Total26.28 sq mi (68.07 km2)
 • Land22.69 sq mi (58.77 km2)
 • Water3.59 sq mi (9.31 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total18,039
 • Density795.05/sq mi (306.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71457
Area code318
Interstate
Louisiana Highways
WebsiteCity 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

Images
  • Natchitoches City Hall
  • Memory Lawn Cemetery
  • Natchitoches 2nd Street
  • Entrance to the university

Education

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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