Roque House 1803 -- Natchitoches LA
N 31° 45.750 W 093° 05.150
15R E 491871 N 3514114
A National Park Service historic plaque explaining the history of the Roque House, located along Cane Bayou in downtown Natchitoches
Waymark Code: WMN8YP
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2015
Views: 5
The Roque House is part of an interesting cultural area along Cane Bayou near the Tourist info center in downtown Natchitoches LA.
The historic marker in front of the house reads as follows:
"Roque House 1803.
A freedman of color, Yves, likely constricted this Creole building around the turn of the 19th century. It was named for its last occupant, Madame Aubert Roque. The house was moved to this location from downriver in 1967.
Cane River National Heritage Area"
Group that erected the marker: NPS -- Cane River National Heritage Area
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
LA SH 6 near Lafayette St
Natchitoches, LA
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