Natchitoches Historic District
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Natchitoches Historic District, also known as Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District is a historic district
in Natchitoches, Louisiana
, the oldest permanent settlement in Louisiana. Natchitoches was founded by the French in 1714. "Natchitoches" is pronounced pronounced /ˈnækətəʃ/ (NAK-ə-təsh).
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1984.
Instrumental in the establishment of the district is the historical preservationist
Robert DeBlieux
, who served as mayor
of Natchitoches from 1976-1980.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
in Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches is a city in and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the Natchitoches Indian tribe. The City of Natchitoches was first incorporated on February...
, the oldest permanent settlement in Louisiana. Natchitoches was founded by the French in 1714. "Natchitoches" is pronounced pronounced /ˈnækətəʃ/ (NAK-ə-təsh).
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1984.
Instrumental in the establishment of the district is the historical preservationist
Preservationist
Preservationist is generally understood to mean historic preservationist: one who advocates to preserve architecturally or historically significant buildings, structures, objects or sites from demolition or degradation...
Robert DeBlieux
Robert DeBlieux
Robert Buford DeBlieux, usually known as Bobby DeBlieux , was an historian, preservationist, painter, author, businessman, and a former Democratic mayor of Natchitoches, the oldest city in the U.S...
, who served as mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Natchitoches from 1976-1980.