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Have you ever wondered what makes a building or a place special enough to be saved for the future? In Caddo Parish, Louisiana, many places are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about the history of our country.

Caddo Parish is home to 69 amazing places on this list, including two that are extra special and called National Historic Landmarks. These landmarks are recognized as important to the entire United States! Some places were once on the list but have since been removed, often because they were changed or no longer exist.

Exploring Caddo Parish's Historic Treasures

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a hall of fame for historic sites in the United States. It's an official list kept by the federal government. When a place is added to this list, it means it has a special story to tell about American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

Being on the National Register doesn't mean a place can never be changed. But it does encourage people to protect and preserve these important sites. It also makes them eligible for certain grants or tax breaks to help with their upkeep. It's all about making sure future generations can learn from and enjoy these historical treasures.

Cool Historic Places in Shreveport

Most of Caddo Parish's historic places are found in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana. From old schools to grand churches and unique buildings, Shreveport has many stories to tell through its architecture.

Schools with a Story

Many schools in Shreveport are on the National Register, showing how important education has been throughout history.

  • C. E. Byrd High School is a beautiful old school building. It was listed in 1991 and has been a place of learning for many generations.
  • Central High School (also known as the old Central High School) was added to the list in 1991. It stands as a reminder of earlier times in Shreveport's education.
  • Fair Park High School, listed in 2001, is another significant school building. These schools aren't just places to learn; they are part of the city's history.
  • Line Avenue School, from 1981, and A.C. Steere Elementary School, listed in 1991, also show the long history of education in the area.
  • Booker T. Washington High School, added in 2015, is an important site that tells the story of education for African American students in Shreveport.

Amazing Old Buildings

Shreveport has many other interesting buildings that are on the National Register.

  • Antioch Baptist Church (listed 1982) and B'Nai Zion Temple (listed 1994) are examples of historic religious buildings. They show the diverse communities that have shaped Shreveport.
  • Holy Trinity Catholic Church, from 1984, is another beautiful church with a rich history.
  • The Central Fire Station, listed in 1991, is a cool old building that once housed the city's firefighters.
  • The Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium is a very special place, listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1991. This means it's super important to the whole country! It's famous for being where Elvis Presley first performed on the Louisiana Hayride.
  • The Shreveport Municipal Building, from 1982, and the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, listed in 1974, are examples of important government buildings that have served the community for many years.
  • The Strand Theatre, listed in 1977, is a grand old movie palace. Imagine watching a film there decades ago!
  • The Louisiana State Exhibit Building, from 1991, is a unique building that showcases the state's resources and history.
  • The Masonic Temple, listed in 1991, is an impressive building that was home to a fraternal organization.
  • The Old Commercial National Bank Building (1982) and the Petroleum Tower (2013) show the city's past as a center for business and industry.

Historic Districts and Homes

Some areas in Shreveport are so historic that entire neighborhoods are listed as "historic districts."

  • The Fairfield Historic District (1987) and the Highland Historic District (1987) are two large areas with many old homes and buildings that together tell a story about how Shreveport grew.
  • The Shreveport Commercial Historic District (1982) covers a part of downtown Shreveport, showing what the city's business center looked like long ago.
  • The South Highlands Historic District (1999) is another neighborhood known for its historic homes.
  • Many individual homes are also listed, like the C.C. Antoine House (1999), Davidson House (1983), Flesch House (1991), Lewis House (1979), and Col. Robert H. Lindsay House (1973). These homes often belonged to important people or show special architectural styles.
  • The Huey P. Long House (1991) on Forest Avenue is a home connected to a famous Louisiana governor.

Bridges and Other Landmarks

Not all historic places are buildings.

  • The Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou, listed in 1995, is an old railway bridge that helped connect Shreveport to other places.
  • The Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station is another National Historic Landmark, listed in 1980. This site was vital for providing clean water to the city, a very important job!
  • Oakland Cemetery, from 1977, is a historic cemetery where many early residents of Shreveport are buried. It's a quiet place that tells stories of the past.
  • Star Cemetery, listed in 2002, is another important historic cemetery in Shreveport.

Historic Spots Outside Shreveport

Caddo Parish also has historic places in its smaller towns.

  • The Caddo Lake Drawbridge near Mooringsport, Louisiana, listed in 1996, is a historic bridge over the beautiful Caddo Lake.
  • The Kansas City Southern Depot in Vivian, Louisiana, from 1995, is an old train station. Train stations were once very busy places, connecting towns and people.
  • The Trees City Office and Bank Building in Oil City, Louisiana, listed in 1986, is a reminder of the oil boom in the area.
  • In Greenwood, Louisiana, you can find historic homes like the Dunn House (1998), Flournoy-Wise House (1990), and Trosper House (1987). These homes give us a glimpse into rural life in the past.

Images for kids

  • Antioch Baptist Church Shreveport

    Antioch Baptist Church

  • C.C. Antoine House, Shreveport, LA

    C.C. Antoine House

  • B'Nai Zion Shreveport

    B'Nai Zion Temple

  • C.E. Byrd High School IMG 1585

    C. E. Byrd High School

  • Mooringsport LA Bridges

    Caddo Lake Bridge

  • Confederate Monument in Front of the Caddo Parish Courthouse, Shreveport, LA

    Caddo Parish Confederate Monument

  • Caspiana House at LSU-S IMG 1560

    Caspiana House

  • Shreveport-central-fire-station-1995

    Central Fire Station

  • Old Central High School, Shreveport, LA

    Central High School

  • Central Railroad Station, Shreveport, LA

    Central Railroad Station

  • Davidson House, Shreveport, LA

    Davidson House

  • Dodd College President's House

    Dodd College President's Home

  • Closeup of the Dunn House, located in Greenwood, LA

    Dunn House

  • Fair Park High School IMG 1352

    Fair Park High School

  • First Presbyterian Church Shreveport

    First Presbyterian Church

  • Flesch House

    Flesch House

  • Closeup of the Flournoy-Wise House, located in Greenwood, LA

    Flournoy-Wise House

  • Eglin House in Shreveport IMG 1571

    A building in the Highland Historic District

  • Holy Trinity Catholic Church Shreveport

    Holy Trinity Catholic Church

  • VivianStation1

    Kansas City Southern Depot

  • KCS bridge Cross Bayou

    Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge, Cross Bayou

  • Kings Highway Christian Church Shreveport

    Kings Highway Christian Church

  • Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, Shreveport, LA

    Lakeside Municipal Golf Course

  • Lewis House, Shreveport, LA

    Lewis House

  • Line Avenue School Shreveport

    Line Avenue School

  • Huey P. Long House

    Huey P. Long House

  • Louisiana State Exhibit Building

    Louisiana State Exhibit Building

  • Masonic Temple, Shrevport, LA

    Masonic Temple

  • Old CNB Building, Shreveport, LA

    Old Commercial National Bank Building

  • Petroleum Tower

    Petroleum Tower

  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church Shreveport

    St. Mark's Episcopal Church

  • Scottish Rite Cathedral Shreveport

    Scottish Rite Cathedral

  • Shreveport Fire Station No. 8

    Shreveport Fire Station No. 8

  • Construction Outside 724 McNeill Street, Shreveport

    Shreveport Municipal Building

  • Shreveport-municipal-auditorium-1995

    Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium

  • McNeil Street Pumping Station, McNeil Street & Cross Bayou, Shreveport (Caddo Parish, Louisiana)

    Shreveport Waterworks Pumping Station

  • Woman's Departmnet Club - Shreveport, LA

    Shreveport Woman's Department Club Building

  • South Highlands Fire Station

    South Highlands Fire Station

  • Star Cemetery1, Shreveport, LA

    Star Cemetery

  • Strand Theatre, Shreveport

    Strand Theatre

  • Treescity3

    Trees City Office and Bank Building

  • Closeup of the Trospher House, located in Greenwood, LA

    Trosper House

  • Caddo Parish Library IMG 1328

    U.S. Post Office and Courthouse

  • Samuel Wiener House

    Samuel Wiener House

  • Wile House

    Wile House

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