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Los Adaes

On this hill Spain erected a fort that served as Capital of the Province of Texas from 1721 to 1773. The only Spanish Mission in this area was erected on the opposite hill in 1717, soon after the French founded Natchitoches.

Located in Natchitoches, LA, Hwy 6, District 8, Natchitoches Parish Natchitoches Parish. 12




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