Natchitoches Historic District, Natchitoches

Name: Natchitoches Historic District
Address: Natchitoches, United States

#10 among attractions in Natchitoches

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Natchitoches Historic District, also known as Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District, is a historic district encompassing the heart of Natchitoches, Louisiana, the oldest permanent European settlement in what is now Louisiana, and the oldest permanent European settlement in the wider geographic area involved in the Louisiana Purchase. It was founded by the French in 1714. "Natchitoches" is pronounced /'nækətəʃ/; the name was for the indigenous people of the area. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1984. ()

Coordinates: 31°45'15"N, 93°5'32"W

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Natchitoches Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Old Courthouse Museum – Natchitoches, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

~1510 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches
8 min walk • Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, or Fort des Natchitoches, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, US, is a replica of an early French fort based upon the original blueprints of 1716 by Sieur Charles Claude Dutisné and company.
0.5 miNE
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches
14 min walk • The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Minor Basilica located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. It is also a parish church in the Diocese of Alexandria.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Romanesque revival architecture
Old Courthouse Museum – Natchitoches, Natchitoches
14 min walk • The Old Courthouse Museum – Natchitoches is a former courthouse is located at 600 Second Street Natchitoches, Louisiana. The museum was formerly operated as a branch of Louisiana State Museum that displayed temporary exhibits of art and local history. It is no longer open to the public as a museum.
0.7 miNE
31°45'48"N • 93°5'10"W
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Natchitoches
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
1.3 miSE
Park, Aquarium, Zoo
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery, Natchitoches
35 min walk • The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is a federal, warm water fish hatchery located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. Natchitoches is involved in spawning, hatching and rearing young fish.
~1490 ftE
31°45'20"N • 93°5'15"W
Lemee House, Natchitoches
8 min walk • Museum
0.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Northwestern State University, Natchitoches
17 min walk • Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesville/Fort Polk and Alexandria.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Rebel State Historic Site, Natchitoches
12 min walk • Rebel State Historic Site is operated by the state of Louisiana and is located near Marthaville in Natchitoches Parish. The historic site commemorates the history and culture of northwestern Louisiana.
~1530 ftNE
31°45'22"N • 93°5'15"W
Scott Corner House, Natchitoches
8 min walk • Museum
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Prather Coliseum, Natchitoches
19 min walk • Prather Coliseum is a 3,900-seat multi-purpose arena in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. It opened in 1964 and is home to the Northwestern State University Demons basketball team. The arena also holds concerts and events.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Harry Turpin Stadium, Natchitoches
14 min walk • Harry Turpin Stadium is a 15,971-seat multi-purpose stadium in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It opened in 1975 and is home to the Northwestern State University Demons football team.

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Which popular attractions are close to Natchitoches Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Lemee House, Natchitoches (8 min walk), Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, Natchitoches (8 min walk), Scott Corner House, Natchitoches (8 min walk), Rebel State Historic Site, Natchitoches (12 min walk).