Cloutierville, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cloutierville
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Louisiana Route 495 through Cloutierville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Established | 1822 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71416
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
Cloutierville is a small community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is located about 20 miles (32 km) south of the city of Natchitoches. The community sits right on the Cane River. It is part of the larger Natchitoches area and can be reached from Interstate 49.
Many Louisiana Creole people call Cloutierville home. These are people with mixed heritage, often French, Spanish, African, and Native American roots. Cloutierville is also part of the Cane River National Heritage Area. This area helps protect the history and culture of the region.
History of Cloutierville
Cloutierville started as a large farm, or plantation, owned by Alexis Cloutier. The community was officially recognized in 1822. This means it became a named place with its own local identity.
A famous writer named Kate Chopin later owned the main house of this plantation. She wrote many stories about life in Louisiana. Her old home was once a museum called the Bayou Folk Museum. People could visit to learn about her life and the history of the area. Sadly, the museum was destroyed by a fire in 2008.
Cloutierville is also home to the historic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. This church is made of wood and has a very old cemetery next to it. It is an important part of the community's history.
Education in Cloutierville
Students in Cloutierville attend schools run by the Natchitoches Parish School Board. This school board manages public schools throughout the parish.
