Alexandria, Central transportation hub in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Alexandria stands on the south bank of the Red River, occupying a level plain within extensive Longleaf Pine forests at an elevation of 23 meters.
Alexander Fulton established the settlement in 1805 after obtaining Spanish land grants, leading to its formal incorporation as a town in 1818.
The Alexandria Museum of Art, established in 1977, presents regional artistic collections and maintains educational programs focused on Louisiana heritage.
Alexandria International Airport processes 250,000 passengers annually, connecting Central Louisiana to major transportation networks through commercial and military operations.
The Kent House remains the oldest standing structure in Central Louisiana, representing architectural elements from the early settlement period.
Location: Rapides Parish
Inception: 1818
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Shares border with: Baton Rouge
Website: http://cityofalexandriala.com
GPS coordinates: 31.31125,-92.44519
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
Bentley Hotel
75 m
Bolton High School
2.2 km
Alexandria Zoological Park
2.9 km
Kent Plantation House
3.7 km
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
277 m
Old LSU Site
5.3 km
Alexandria Museum of Art
142 m
Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site
1.5 km
Congregation Gemiluth Chassodim
1.7 km
Louisiana History Museum
257 m
Alexandria Garden District
1.8 km
B'nai Israel Traditional Synagogue
2 km
Fort Randolph
488 m
First Methodist Church
318 m
Mt. Olivet Episcopal Church and Cemetery
934 m
Melady House
6.7 km
James Wade Bolton House
353 m
Alexandria National Cemetery
1.7 km
Central Louisiana State Hospital Dairy Barn
2.5 km
Alexandria Hall
2.4 km
Bland House
367 m
Rugg Elementary School
2.5 km
Masonic Building
140 m
Commercial Building
169 m
Hemenway Furniture Co. Building
139 m
Arna Wendell Bontemps House
305 m
Alexander State Forest Headquarters Building
19.1 km
Cottingham House
2.6 kmReviews
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