1896 -- Old Parish Courthouse, Natchitoches LA
N 31° 45.667 W 093° 05.276
15R E 491672 N 3513961
The 1896 Old Natchitoches Parish Courthouse is listed as a contributing building to the Natchitoches Historic District in downtown Natchitoches LA
Waymark Code: WMN93E
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/22/2015
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The Richardsonian Romanesque 1896 Natchitoches Parish Courthouse The is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building to the Natchitoches Historic District. Today (2014) the Old Courthouse serves as a local history and genealogical research museum.
A historic marker on the side reads as follows:
"THE NATCHITOCHES PARISH OLD COURTHOUSE
The first Natchitoches Parish courthouse was built on this site about 1828. It was demolished in 1895 to allow for the president is stored courthouse, which was built in 1896. The courthouse cost $20, 555 to build. This Richard Sony in Romanesque structure has housed the offices of clerk of court, the assessor, the Sheriff, the school board, the judge, and the courtroom.
In 1933, the attic, court room, and tower clock were extensively damaged by fire. In 1979, the old building was restored, as near as possible, to its original appearance.
This building houses a museum of the rich history of Natchitoches parish and its people. The Museum opened in July, 1996 on the 100th birthday of the courthouse.
[Fleur de Lis and seal]
Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission"
Just around the corner from the marker is the waymarked date plaque, which reads as follows:
"Built July 1896.
Favrot & Livardais
Archt's
C. D. Stewart
Contractor
Building Com.
W. C. Cox
Chairman;
E. E. Presley;
P. E. Prudhomme;
W. VC. Cockerham;
J. C. Kaiser;
SUPT."
Year of construction: 1896
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Full inscription:
"Built July 1896.
Favrot & Livardais
Archt's
C. D. Stewart
Contractor
Building Com.
W. C. Cox
Chairman;
E. E. Presley;
P. E. Prudhomme;
W. VC. Cockerham;
J. C. Kaiser;
SUPT."
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