Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches (/ˈnækətəʃ/ NAK-ə-təsh;[5][6] French: Les Natchitoches), officially the City of Natchitoches, is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States.[7] it is the most populous municipality in Natchitoches Parish. It was established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people.

Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiane
City and parish seat
Exchange Bank in Downtown Natchitoches
Exchange Bank in Downtown Natchitoches
Official seal of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Seal
Nickname: 
The Destination of Travelers since 1714
Interactive map of Natchitoches
Coordinates: 31°41′35″N 93°05′42″W
Country United States
States Louisiana
ParishNatchitoches
Settled1714 (1714)
Incorporated as a townFebruary 5, 1819 (1819-02-05)
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorRonnie Williams, Jr. [1]

Natchitoches City Council:
Councilwoman-at-Large: Betty Sawyer-Smith
District 1: Eddie Harrington
District 2: Dale Nielsen
District 3: Christopher Petite
District 4: Rosemary Elie

Chief of Police Nikeo Collins [2]
Area
[3]
 • Total26.28 sq mi (68.07 km2)
 • Land22.69 sq mi (58.77 km2)
 • Water3.59 sq mi (9.31 km2)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total18,039
 • Density795.05/sq mi (306.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71457
Area code318
Interstate
Louisiana Highways
WebsiteCity of Natchitoches

The City of Natchitoches was not incorporated until after Louisiana had become a state (1812), on February 5, 1819. It is the oldest permanent settlement in the region. Natchitoches' sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas. It is also the location of Northwestern State University.

Suburbs

Natchitoches surrounding communities include:

Incorporated

Unincorporated

Media

Newspaper
  • Natchitoches Times

Radio

The only AM radio station based in Natchitoches is KNOC 1450, a classic country music station

FM broadcasting

FrequencyCallsignFormatOwner
89.7KBIOReligiousRadio Maria
91.7KNWDAlternativeNorthwestern State University
94.9KSBHCountryElite Radio Group
97.5KDBH-FMClassic countryBaldridge-Dumas Communications
100.7KZBLOldiesBaldridge-Dumas Communications
106.5KLNQContemporary Christian musicEducational Media Foundation

Images
  • Natchitoches City Hall
    Natchitoches City Hall
  • Memory Lawn Cemetery
    Memory Lawn Cemetery
  • Natchitoches 2nd Street
    Natchitoches 2nd Street
  • Entrance to the university
    Entrance to the university
  • Christmas Light at Riverbank in Natchitoches in 2021
    Christmas Light at Riverbank in Natchitoches in 2021

Education

References
  1. "City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Office of the Mayor". City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Office of the Mayor. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  2. "City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Police". City of Natchitoches, Louisiana Police. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  4. "QuickFacts: Natchitoches city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  5. Dorman, Jim (February 4, 2020). "Natchitoches native makes Company's 'Steel Magnolias' bloom with authenticity". The Patriot Ledger. Worcester, Massachusetts. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  6. Block, Melissa (January 23, 2014). "Natchi — What's It Now? A Local Sets Us Straight". All Things Considered. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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