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The Cane River Creole National Historical Park was established in 1994 to preserve the resources and cultural landscapes of the Cane River region in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Located along Cane River Lake, the park is approximately 63 acres and includes two French Creole cotton plantations, Oakland and Magnolia. Both plantations are ...
The Cane River National Heritage Trail is a Louisiana Scenic Byway that follows several different state highways, primarily: [1] LA 1, LA 119, and LA 494 generally along the east bank of the Cane River from Lena to Natchitoches; and; LA 6 and LA 485 branching off of the river from Natchitoches to Allen via Robeline.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park, including areas of Magnolia and Oakland plantations, also is within the heritage area. The park and the St. Augustine Parish (Isle Brevelle) Church in Natchez have been included as featured destinations on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail .
Louisiana state parks have many accommodations, including overnight cabins, boating rentals, guided daily tours, and fishing piers. In 2002, Louisiana state parks had more than 2 million visitors. [2] With the addition of Palmetto Island State Park in 2010, Louisiana state parks comprise more than 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) of land.
The Louisiana Scenic Byways are a network of roadways within the U.S. state of Louisiana that have been deemed of cultural, historical, or scenic value. The routes follow various segments of the state-maintained highway system, usually rural in character, and are mostly located in the central and southern areas of the state.
The Cane River Creole National Historical Park is located at 5487 Louisiana Highway 119. The closest town is Derry, Louisiana . The park is open from Mondays to Fridays, from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
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New Orleans African American Museum. Louisiana African American Heritage Trail (French: Sentier de l'héritage afro-américain de la Louisiane) is a cultural heritage trail with 38 sites designated by the state of Louisiana, from New Orleans along the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge and Shreveport, with sites in small towns and plantations also included.