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We honor our cultural history, past and present, and maintain a continuous relationship since time immemorial with our lands, waters, plant and animal life. Our Tribal headquarters are in Campti, which is in the vicinity of the original Natchitoches Indian Agency.
- History of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana
History of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana. Compiled by...
- Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana
The Natchitoches Tribe today includes over 1600 members...
- History of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana
History. Natchitoches territory was along the Red River of the South in northeastern Texas and northwestern Louisiana, they were important allies of the French in the 17th and 18th centuries, played a major role in the subjugation of the Natchez in the Natchez uprising and the so-called Natchez wars.
Nationally recognized as a Preserve America Community, a Distinctive Destination and a Great American Main Street, Natchitoches is a genuine heritage destination. Uncover Natchitoches' rich history and heritage. Immerse in Louisiana's cultural tapestry.
7 kwi 2024 · The Natchitoches Tribe today includes over 1600 members residing across the United States and around the world. Our Tribal members maintain strong family ties and many continue to live on our ancestral lands in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, particularly in the communities of Campti and Black Lake.
History of the Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana. Compiled by Chief Fred D. Simon. Who are the Natchitoches American Indians? Today, the term "Caddo" is used by the U.S. government to refer to a group of people considered a single tribe.
Founded in 1714 – four years before New Orleans – the city of Natchitoches, Louisiana is the oldest permanent European settlement located within the area covered by the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. The settlement was named after a local Native American tribe that is part of the Caddo Confederacy.
The City of Natchitoches was incorporated on February 5, 1819, after Louisiana had become a state in 1812. It is the oldest permanent settlement in the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches is home to Northwestern State University. Its sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas.
