Prudhomme-Rouquier House
Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The building stands in the Natchitoches Historic District ↗.
The linked article describes the district, not this listing alone, so its text is not quoted here.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Roughly bounded by 2nd, 4th, Jefferson, and Parie Sts. and Williams and College Aves., Natchitoches, LA |
| Parish | Natchitoches Parish |
| Listed | Jun 5, 1974 |
| Listed for | Commerce, Exploration and settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 74000928 |
| Type of place | historic district |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 390 buildings |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Roughly bounded by 2nd, 4th, Jefferson, and Parie Sts. and Williams and College Aves., Natchitoches, LA |
| Coordinates | 31.7589° N, 93.0868° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Cane River Creole National Historical Park · 9 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Corral Ohv Camp 19 miles · Cane 19 miles · Lotus Ohv Camp 19 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 5 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Natchitoches Parish
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Local history books for Natchitoches Parish
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Guidebooks to historic places in Louisiana
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
When was Prudhomme-Rouquier House listed on the National Register?
Jun 5, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Prudhomme-Rouquier House?
Roughly bounded by 2nd, 4th, Jefferson, and Parie Sts. and Williams and College Aves., Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The nearest national park unit is Cane River Creole National Historical Park, 9 miles away.
What does the Prudhomme-Rouquier House listing include?
The listing counts 390 contributing resources. Those are 390 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Prudhomme-Rouquier House?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Prudhomme-Rouquier House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Prudhomme-Rouquier House?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Corral Ohv Camp, 19 miles away. Cane is 19 miles away, and Lotus Ohv Camp is 19 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Prudhomme-Rouquier House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74000928. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The Wikipedia article linked under "What it is" covers the district around this listing, so only its title is used. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.