Natchitoches is a city in and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 18,039 at the 2020 census. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people. The city was incorporated on February 5, 1819, and is the oldest permanent settlement in the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches is home to Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Its sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas.
Southeast
Natchitoches
Natchitoches County, LA
Population
17,908
Walk Score
71 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$737
Median home value
$175,200
Founded
1714
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Natchitoches Historic District · listed 1974
- Natchitoches Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1980
- Natchitoches Historic District (Williams Avenue)(Boundary Increase)
- Normal Hill Historic District · listed 1980
- Northwestern State University Historic District · listed 2014
- Southern Cotton Oil Mill · listed 2017
Notable landmarks
- Caspiana Plantation Store · listed 1992
- Cherokee Plantation · listed 1973
- Fish Hatchery 2 Site · listed 2005
- Keegan House · listed 1990
- Narcisse Prudhomme Plantation · listed 1976
- President's Home, Northwestern State University · listed 1984
- Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot · listed 1987
- Women's Gymnasium, Northwestern State University · listed 1984
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