Chevyland Natchitoches (2024)

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What food is Natchitoches known for? ›

The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival honors the city's speciflty dish in the "Meat Pie Capital of Louisiana." Try meat pies from various vendors and pick your fave! Learn more about the fantastic culinary traditions in the Red River Riches Culinary Trail.

Its sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas.

Natchitoches Demographics

Black or African American: 56.85% White: 36.48% Two or more races: 4.44% Asian: 1.04%

There's no place to visit in Louisiana as unique as historical Natchitoches (pronounced “Nack-a-tish”). Established in 1714, Natchitoches is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase and it's a favorite destination for visitors from around the world. Attractions in Natchitoches!

The two most popular types of cuisine in Louisiana are Creole and Cajun, and telling them apart is difficult for locals and tourists alike because you can often find both variations of the same dish—there is Creole gumbo and Cajun gumbo, and Creole jambalaya and Cajun jambalaya.

The state fruit is the Louisiana strawberry. More than 380 acres of strawberries are harvested every year in Louisiana. The strawberry was designated as the state fruit of Louisiana twice — for one year in 1983 and permanently in 2001.

First founded as a trading post in 1714 by French settlers, Natchitoches is Louisiana's oldest permanent settlement—even older than New Orleans.

Discover the charm of historic Natchitoches (Nack-a-tish), Louisiana, the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Established in 1714, Natchitoches retains its European flavor through its architecture, heritage, and lifestyle.

Their names are so whimsically similar — Nacogdoches in Texas and Natchitoches in Louisiana — and they're only about 100 miles apart. We wondered how the two might be related, and it turns out they're “twins,” sharing a history that stretches back a dozen centuries and emerges from legend.

With a crime rate of 68 per one thousand residents, Natchitoches has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities.

Is Natchitoches Louisiana a good place to live? ›

Living in Natchitoches offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Natchitoches there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Natchitoches and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Natchitoches are above average.

James Lasyone opened his Meat Pie Kitchen over 50 years ago, and it remains a popular place to enjoy the spicy, filled pastries. Meat pies originally were sold from home kitchens or from carts by street vendors. The Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival was formed in 2002 to celebrate our notable culinary staple.

Louisiana's cuisine is influenced by a myriad of cultures including French, Spanish, African, and more, with names to suit those cultures like gumbo, étouffée, boudin, andouille, maque choux, and jambalaya.

As the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase territory, its history is also a story of the development of our nation. The City's Historic Landmark District, which fronts Cane River Lake and encompasses a 33-block area, includes many historic homes, churches and commercial structures.