Natchitoches, LA
Music connected to Natchitoches
About Natchitoches
- • Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a blues guitarist, was born in Shreveport and raised in Natchitoches.
- • The meat pie, a savory pastry, originated in Natchitoches and is a local delicacy.
- • Serving as a crucial trading post along the Red River established Natchitoches' importance.
- • Natchitoches is Louisiana's oldest permanent settlement and home to the oldest general store.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted the cotton industry, a mainstay of Natchitoches.
- • Named after the Natchitoches Native American tribe, it was established in 1714.
- • With around 17,000 residents, its population is similar to many small Louisiana towns.
- • At 118 feet above sea level, it offers gentle slopes unlike some coastal areas.
- • Education and healthcare are key industries, with Northwestern State University a major employer.
- • It feels like stepping back in time, filled with Southern charm and a welcoming atmosphere.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Northwestern State University's football team won four national championships from 1939 to 1949.
