Sabine Parish, Administrative parish in northwestern Louisiana, United States
Description
Sabine Parish is an administrative division in northwestern Louisiana that borders Texas to the west. The Sabine River forms its western edge, while the town of Many serves as the parish seat.
History
The parish was established by law in 1843, carved from the larger Natchitoches Parish that existed before. The Sabine River was defined as the natural boundary between Louisiana and Texas from the beginning.
Culture
The area holds deep roots among the Adais Indians, who belonged to the Caddo Confederacy and inhabited these lands for centuries. Visitors can experience this heritage through local sites and stories that remain part of the community today.
Practical
The area is rural and best explored by car, as public transit options are limited throughout the region. Visitors should expect small towns and country roads when traveling through the parish.
Did you know?
Fort Jesup, built in 1822, was a military outpost with strategic importance during the period when this region served as a buffer zone between nations. Its remains tell the story of an important chapter in American frontier history.
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Los Adaes
30.3 km
Hodges Gardens State Park
19.6 km
Fort Jesup
15.5 km
South Toledo Bend State Park
35.2 km
Harry Turpin Stadium
47.9 km
Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site
48.8 km
North Toledo Bend State Park
19.8 km
Mission Dolores State Historic Site
55.7 km
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
49.4 km
Burr's Ferry Bridge
51 km
Rebel State Historic Site
48.7 km
Natchitoches Historic District
48.6 km
Church of St. Anne
37.1 km
First United Methodist Church
49 km
Robeline Methodist Church
28.2 km
Vernon Parish Courthouse
49.3 km
Gaines–Oliphint House
22.6 km
Old Courthouse Museum
49.3 km
San Augustine County Courthouse and Jail
55.5 km
Ezekiel W. Cullen House
55.2 km
Edmond Ellison Smart House
49.4 km
Guy House
51.9 km
Sabine Theatre
6.5 km
Cheveron
48.6 km
Fort St. Jean Baptiste
48.9 km
Shop Rite
49.3 km
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