Shreveport, Major commercial city in northwestern Louisiana, United States.
Description
Shreveport is a large city in northwestern Louisiana that stretches across Caddo and Bossier Parishes at the junction of the Red River and Interstate 20. The city sits at an elevation of roughly 150 feet (46 meters) above sea level and connects both parishes along the river corridor.
History
The city began in 1836 when Henry Miller Shreve removed the Great Raft, a natural accumulation of logs that blocked navigation on the Red River. This clearance allowed commercial transport and opened the region to trade and settlement.
Culture
The Louisiana State Fair takes place every year since 1906, featuring agricultural exhibits, entertainment programs, and regional food demonstrations at the fairgrounds. Visitors experience how the local community shares its farming traditions and culinary specialties during the event.
Practical
Barksdale Air Force Base sits roughly 3 miles (5 kilometers) southeast of downtown and employs thousands of military and civilian workers. The base contributes significantly to the regional economy and shapes life in the surrounding area.
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The Red River Revel happens every October and transforms Festival Plaza into a marketplace with regional artists, performers, and food vendors from Louisiana. The event draws visitors from across the region who come to discover the diverse crafts and local specialties.
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Independence Stadium
4.5 km
C. E. Byrd High School
3.5 km
Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
939 m
Margaritaville Resort Casino
2.6 km
Eighth Air Force Museum
7.7 km
The Gardens of the American Rose Center
15.5 km
Shreveport Aquarium
2 km
Fair Park Medical Careers Magnet High School
4.2 km
Regions Tower
1.5 km
Bossier High School
3.4 km
Strand Theatre
1.3 km
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
1.3 km
Long-Allen Bridge
2.2 km
Cathedral of St. John Berchmans
1.6 km
First United Methodist Church
957 m
B'Nai Zion Temple
1.6 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
3.1 kmMeadows Museum of Art
3.9 km
Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station
1.2 km
Antioch Baptist Church
1 km
Huey P. Long House
4 km
Shreveport Opera
1.6 kmA.C. Steere Elementary School
6 km
Splash Kingdom
16.4 km
Scottish Rite Cathedral
1.3 km
Sci-Port
2 km
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1.1 km
Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou
1.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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