Caddo Parish, Parish administrative division in northwestern Louisiana, United States.
Description
Caddo Parish is an administrative division in northwestern Louisiana whose county seat is Shreveport and comprises several smaller municipalities. The area is connected by major road networks and serves as a regional center for government and services.
History
The parish was established in 1838 and named after the Caddo Native Americans who inhabited the region before their removal in the 1830s. This history continues to shape how the area and its communities are understood today.
Culture
The parish is home to several museums and cultural centers that showcase the region's history and the contributions of its different communities. Visitors find art exhibitions, historic sites, and events that shape the local cultural life.
Practical
The administrative center and main public services are concentrated in Shreveport, with supplementary offices in various areas of the parish. Visitors and residents should know that longer travel times may be needed when accessing services outside the main city.
Did you know?
The Red River flows through the area and creates a natural boundary, while water bodies form an important part of the local ecosystem. These waterways continue to influence the economic activities and way of life for people in the region.
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Caddo Lake
18.9 km
Independence Stadium
14.3 km
C. E. Byrd High School
16.8 km
CenturyLink Center
23.2 km
Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
14.4 km
Chimp Haven
36.7 km
Margaritaville Resort Casino
15.2 km
Eighth Air Force Museum
20.2 km
The Gardens of the American Rose Center
13 km
Shreveport Aquarium
14.7 km
Fair Park Medical Careers Magnet High School
14 km
Regions Tower
14.4 kmBelcher Mound Site
19.8 km
Bossier High School
15.7 km
Strand Theatre
14.5 km
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
14.2 km
Long-Allen Bridge
14.6 km
Cathedral of St. John Berchmans
15.2 km
First United Methodist Church
14.2 km
B'Nai Zion Temple
14.9 km
RiverView Theater
14.7 km
St. Mark's Cathedral
16.3 kmMeadows Museum of Art
17.4 km
Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station
13.5 km
Antioch Baptist Church
14.6 km
Huey P. Long House
17.5 kmBuena Vista
39.5 kmWallace Lake
33.4 km
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