Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches ( NAK-ə-təsh; French: Les Natchitoches), officially the City of Natchitoches, is the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. 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. 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 Campti, Louisiana Clarence, Louisiana Coushatta, Louisiana Natchez, Louisiana Powhatan, Louisiana Provencal, Louisiana Robeline, Louisiana Unincorporated Allen, Louisiana Bermuda, Louisiana Cloutierville, Louisiana Derry, Louisiana Fairview Acres, Louisiana Fairview Alpha, Louisiana Flora, Louisiana Grand Ecore, Louisiana Hagewood, Louisiana Marthaville, Louisiana Melrose, Louisiana Point Place, Louisiana Saint Maurice, Louisiana Vienna Bend, Louisiana Media Newspaper Natchitoches Times Radio FM broadcasting Internet broadcasting 95.9 The Bounce - a rhythmic throwbacks internet radio station Education Northwestern State University References Other websites City of Natchitoches Natchitoches Times What's in a Name: Natchitoches (LPB, 2006)