NATCHITOCHES - OLDEST settlement and PHENOMENAL food!
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- Опубликовано: 30 май 2022
- We were truly surprised by all that Natchitoches had to offer. So much so, that we will have to make a special trip back for more filming! A special SHOUT OUT goes to our sponsor for the trip: LEGACY CAFE! Legacy Cafe is a must-do if you're in the area though. It's best for breakfast and be sure to tell them LOUISIANA DREAD sent you!
Host: Kyle Crosby
Camera/Editor: Michael Malley
Transcript:
The oldest permanent settlement in the entire Louisiana Purchase is none other than Natchitoches, Louisiana. Founded by a French Canadian, Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis, in 1714 while he was traveling from Mobile, Alabama to Mexico on a trade mission. When he reached the village of the Natchitoches Natives on the Red River, he had two huts constructed within the village and left a few troops there to guard the stores and trade with the inhabitants. Thus, the first settlement was established!
Economically, Natchitoches evolved into a primary French trade center in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Native American tribes of the three Caddo Confederacies played a vital role in establishing trade and communication links. The trade that developed with the Caddos forever changed the material culture of the tribes, and by the mid-18th century they were almost completely dependent upon French trade goods.
Once Louisiana became part of the US, Americans began flooding in and buying land to develop plantations. Cotton was the main crop farmed by African slaves for both Creole and American plantation owners with the Red River being the main hub for commercial activity. In the 1840s, the Red River shifted its course and cut off Natchitoches from the Mississippi River and thus ending the commercial connection for a time. A 33-mile oxbow lake was left in the river's previous location which became known as Cane River Lake. Natchitoches was the site of several noteworthy events during the Civil War with the activation of the Red River Campaign.
In the mid 1900s, there was a decline in the agricultural population with many rural dwellers moving to the large cities. Natchitoches' population took a big population hit and businesses started to board up.
Then-mayor Bobby DeBlieux, came up with an idea to turn the city around. He invested heavily in tourism based on the historic sites in and around Natchitoches. DeBlieux developed the historic downtown district centered on Front Street, developed a national park in the working areas of Magnolia and Oakland Plantations, and had 32 bed-and-breakfasts established to accommodate tourists. That was the most b&bs in the state and has since grown to total 50!
Stop by the oldest general store in the state at Kaffie-Frederick and get yourself a famous Natchitoches meat pie. There is plenty to see here that is both historical, and paranormal. See more by following us at Louisiana Dread. 
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I’m a direct descendant of the Tribe that was trading with the French. They have a monument with my and other families that first settled there. My family is the Trichel family
That’s very cool! So much history here!
Pierre Trichellmand Linda Grappe-Trichel...they were of Bayou chute tribe and Caddo native i think...also .Mezirie.married into that family
One of my great grandfather's was one of the French troops Lt Remi Poissot he was Marie Therez Coincoin's grandfather,The matriarch of Cane River Creoles.
Wow that is great that you were able to trace your lineage to find out this info! So many of our ancestors have amazing stories waiting to be told. I hope you enjoy the content!
@@LouisianaDread I love what you're doing man keep them coming 🙌 👏
@@9thGenerationCajun I made a list of significant people, places, and events in Louisiana history that require detailed videos and it's now over 1,000, so there are MANY more videos coming, my friend!
The amount of people related to this dude in Louisiana is crazy
@@LouisianaDread Marie Thereze Coincoin is my 7th GreatbGrandmother
My GGGGGGGreat Grandfather actually was Louis Juchereau de St Denis....
Wow what an epic lineage.
Was wondering where you found that picture from C.E.H. Bonwill? Any help you can give me would be appreciated...
We find all the footage in the digital archives, online, or Williams/LSU/NSU archives.
"Paw paw eaters"
I'm a paw paw hunter and grower.. I know a special spot near bayou chicot 👀
Love that! Only locals know the best places.
So all y’all Indian huh
None of us are from India.
My mom's family is from Natchitoches. I was born there in 1960. I have French, Irish and Indian blood.. Redbone coonass 🍷😎👌
Good video, but I hate your Tee shirt, dude.
I'll never drink a Faubourg Brewing product.
Dixie beer ruled! Sadly, Miss Gayle sold out to the woke crowd.
Well it’s all closed now so no worries lol