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Natchitoches, Louisiana: Oldest City in the Louisiana Purchase
We heard that the Christmas light display was pretty spectacular at Natchitoches, Louisiana (NAK-a-tish). On the way we stopped at Fort Jesup, a US Army Frontier Outpost from 1822-1846. Much of what we have been taught about the Louisiana Purchase in school is not quite the entire truth. The land did not include anything East of the Mississippi or West of the Red River. Spain claimed them. Until 1821 the Western part of Louisiana was a "no man's land". Boundaries were in dispute. The Adams-Onis Treaty of 1821 set the Sabine River as the Western boundary of Louisiana. The fort helped protect the settlers of the area. Some of the noted figures who commanded the fort were Zachary Taylor and Henry Leavenworth. US Grant was a frequent visitor. The fort was a pretty good place to be stationed. For culture and the finer things of life, Natchitoches was close by and Shawnee Town was even closer for less refined pleasures.
Off to Nachitoches we drove. Situated along the Cane River, which replaced the Red River during a change in water flow, the city boasts as being the oldest one in the Louisiana Purchase. Started in 1714, it became a major trading center and rivaled The Crescent City for its beauty and culture. Wrought iron railings form the second floor balconies in the historic district. A reproduction of Fort Jean Baptiste stands near the original site of the fort. Immaculate Conception Church, once the diocesan seat was begun in 1717. Many of its furnishings were imported from France. Fr. Stephen Scott Chemino, the pastor, gave a guided tour of the Cathedral and the Bishop Martin Museum. Bishop Martin was the first bishop of Nachitoches and started a seminary. When an outbreak of yellow fever occurred in Shreveport in the late 1800s six seminarians faced certain death by going there to help the victims. Other buildings of note are The Old Courthouse, Kaffie-Frederick General Store, the house where Steel Magnolias was filmed, and the campus of Northwestern State University.
Natchitoches is known for its meat pies and dirty rice. Laysone Restaurant, open for Breakfast and Lunch is the place to sample these delicious treats. The meat pie was very good, but I prefer the pasties from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a matter of taste. The dirty rice is delicious and has a bit of a kick to it.
The town is in the midst of the Festival of Lights during December. The town has been celebrating this for seventy-nine years, since 1927. Animated light displays make their reflection along the Cane River for six blocks. The bridge at Church Street is covered with lights and the streets of Front and Second twinkles with thousands of colored bulbs. The festival will culminate with a spectacular fireworks and laser. One 150,00 people are expected to witness the festivities.
Louis Juchereau de St. Denis founded the first permanent French settlement in the territory later to be part of the Louisiana Purchase. As a reward for service to some of his men, he awarded them tracts of land along the Cane River. One of the officers fathered many children with a woman of color, Marie Therese Coincoin, who was a slave. When the officer took a wife a problem ensued with his relationship with Marie. The Commandant of the fort, an honorable man, said that the officer had to free Marie and her children and also provide for them. He gave her a tract of land, now known as Melrose Plantation. Under her astute leadership, the plantation prospered. In later years it became a mecca for artists, writers, and historians, who not only worked the fields, but also had to contribute to the cultural development of the community. One of the most renowned residents was Clementine Hunter, a folk artist who recorded life on the plantation in her paintings. Nowadays the plantation is open for tours, except this day, because of the festival.
About the Author
John Pelley is a Geriatric Gypsy. He is retired from the rat race of working. He is a full-time RVer, who ran away from home. He began our travels on the East Coast and, like the migrating birds, seek the warmth of the seasons He has discovered volunteering with the National Park System. He has a CD he has recorded of Native American flute music., A Day with Kokopelli. For pictures, links, and more information visit http://www.jmpelley.org.
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