Site of Fort Selden in Natchitoches, Louisiana

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Site of Fort Selden

Hwy 6, Natchitoches, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 43' 19.2324", -93° 10' 11.4204"

Louisiana State
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About 2 miles Northwest. Occupied 1816-17 and 1819-22. Purpose was to police southwestern frontier and guard Red River and Bayou Pierre. General Edmund P. Gaines, commander of the Western Department, had his headquarters here for a time.

Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00

Site of Fort Selden Historical Marker Location Map, Natchitoches, Louisiana