More than 300-years of history are etched into the rural landscape of colonial
forts, plantations, churches, cemeteries, and homes that comprise Cane River
National Heritage Area. Historically, this region lay at the intersection of
the French and Spanish Realms in the New World, with the town of Natchitoches
originating as an important 18th century trade center.

More than 300-years of history are etched into the rural landscape of colonial forts, plantations, churches, cemeteries, and homes that comprise Cane River National Heritage Area. Historically, this region lay at the intersection of the French and Spanish Realms in the New World, with the town of Natchitoches originating as an important 18th century trade center.

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Cane River National Heritage Area

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of
the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these
lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the
cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact
Creole cotton plantations in the United States.

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells their stories and preserves the cultural landscape of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations, two of the most intact Creole cotton plantations in the United States.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway,
contains five locks and dams on the Red River. The project is operated by the
Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission. There are fishing,
boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.
Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are
planned.

Red River Waterway, LA, now known as the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway, contains five locks and dams on the Red River.  The project is operated by the Corps of Engineers and the Red River Waterway Commission.  There are fishing, boating, picnicking, and bird watching opportunities at the recreation areas.   Many recreation areas are still being developed and two visitor centers are planned.

Cane River National Heritage Area

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Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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