This book, or parts thereof, must not be used or reproduced in any manner. This book, or parts thereof, must not be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission. Created in 1807, rapides is one of the original parishes in louisiana and with a land area of 1,322. Applicants are considered for employment on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex or handicapping condition. Rapides parish school system is an equal opportunity employer. Alexandria is the largest city in the central louisiana region, ninthlargest in the state and parish seat of rapides parish in the state of louisiana. The present site of alexandria was a natural one for settlement due to its location on the red river in central louisiana. United states census slave schedule, 1850 rapides parish source. It lies on a level plain of longleaf pine forests at 55 feet above sea level, in almost the exact geographic center of louisiana. Kent plantation house is the oldest standing structure in central louisiana, not far from the banks of bayou rapides. The child welfare division works to protect children against abuse and neglect, find permanent homes for louisiana s foster children and to educate the public on safe sleep and louisiana. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history george purnell whittington louisiana mardi gras louisiana history award winning books genealogy new books storytelling give. Home usa louisiana rapides parish slaves, slave owners, and slavery in general information please, add your favorite websites to this page. The parish seat is alexandria, which developed along the red river of the south.
Rapides parish is included in the alexandria metropolitan area, louisiana. Rapides parish library home the rapides parish library is a medium sized library in rapides parish, louisiana. Alexandria, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the free. Service men in rapides parish, louisiana genealogy served in various regiments. Its original territory, while not nearly so extensive as that of natchitoches parish also formed that year, was large indeed and, up to 1808, when avoyelles was detached, complete in her ambitious and proud of her size and power. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Reproduced on the rapides parish, louisiana usgenweb page with permission from the author. Biographical and historical memoirs of northwest louisiana. These newspapers have been made available to the community for the purpose of research, study and to satisfy curiosity. Return to louisiana books return to homepage rapides parish, located in the central portion of the state was first under french rule. Paths generated from the ncdc data are typically more detailed, but neither archive gives exact path information.
In 1838, caddo parish was created from natchitoches, as were madison and caldwell parishes in the east. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history, by george purnell whittington, was the first comprehensive history of alexandria and rapides parish. A comprehensive, dynamic, online reference guide to the history and culture of louisiana. The fullcolor front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet. The rapides parish clerk of court would like to alert the public that an email scam has been circulating. The parish was created in 1807 after the united states acquired this. Old louisiana cemetery my wife and i visited the old rapides cemetary in pineville, just across the river from alexandria. Rapides parish, louisiana was created on march 31, 1807 as one of the original 19 parishes. Alexandria became the hub of a rich farming and trading area as well as a cultural center, and many large plantations flourished. The parish was created in 1807 after the united states acquired this territory in the louisiana purchase. Thank you for visiting your online rapides parish assessors office. Unfortunately, due to the authors early demise, it was left incomplete after its coverage of the civil war.
American state, county, and town sources, third ed. We are here to serve you and, as your representative, we will strive to do the best job possible. Old rapides cemetary pineville 2020 all you need to. These researchers of history are heroes to me because they keep the old stories alive. Rapides is the french spelling of rapids and is pronounced rapeeds i. History of louisiana, from its first discovery and settlement to the present time.
Rapides parish school board community eligibility provision cepschool food service section national school lunch and school breakfast programs for the 201819 school year. The email notifies the recipient of a notice to appear in a court case, however, official court notifications that require court appearances are not sent via email for rapides parish. Rapides parish 4h is a youth development program that teaches youth life skills by utilizing science, leadership and healthy living into their. Alexandria louisiana history, founding, alexander fulton, red. Rapides parish, louisiana free public records black book online. Rapides parish above the falls and historic cotile. The town of boyce, adjacent to his plantation ulster, was named for him.
Our professional, welltrained employees are dedicated to. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history george purnell whittington louisiana mardi. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The only birth records that are available prior to 1911 are from orleans parish. Rapides parish, louisiana public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. There are plenty of impressive monuments to the respected citizens of rapides parrish to look at and photograph. Have you visited the site of the historical association of central louisiana. Guide to rapides parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy. This first separate history of rapides parish was written and originally published in serial form between 1932 and 1935. Rapides parish history the parish was created in 1807 after the united states acquired this territory in the louisiana purchase. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history george purnell whittington.
Later, after george whittingtons death, it was published in book form by the alexandria committee of the national society of colonial dames in the state of louisiana. Due to the nature of the colloquialisms, culture, attitude, region, andor political climate of the various time periods represented, some content me be viewed by some as inappropriate if viewed outside of their historical context. Rapides parish library hineston in 2008 the hineston branch moved into its new building at 1810 highway 121, on part of the property that held the fair oaks nursing home, donated by mr. By 1830, claiborne parish was created, and the old warren parish was mostly absorbed into ouachita parish, only to return as carroll parish a few years later. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Please contact me if you have a desire to add your data to the database. This is the first written history of rapides parish louisiana to be compiled and published. Dec 01, 2004 rapides parish, louisiana, a history, by george purnell whittington, was the first comprehensive history of alexandria and rapides parish. Bernard parish, terrebonne parish, west baton rouge parish, orleans parish, jefferson parish inclusive dates. Our professional, welltrained employees are dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
Men often joined a company within a regiment that originated in their county. Located in the geographic center of louisiana is geographically and culturally diverse rapides parish, named for the rapids in the nearby red river. An illustrated history of rapides parish community heritage. I am unable to do additional research on your family as i do not have direct access to records. Rapides parish courthouse 1939 its first courthouse was built in 1820 though little is known about it because federal troops burned down almost the entire town of alexandria in 1864 and most of the parish records where lost. Students in the schools listed below will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge.
In the heart of louisiana an illustrated history of rapides parish. Rapides parish coliseum alexandria 2020 all you need to. Feb 28, 20 rapides parish, louisiana, a history george purnell whittington. Discover the past of rapides parish on historical maps. Southern publishing company 95 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. Avoyelles parish history genealogy1 louisiana free genealogy. Henry boyce, a united states federal judge and member of the louisiana state legislature. The library consists of 9 physical branches plus an outreach deliveries service to reach those who cannot come in to one of our locations.
New books, books to read, louisiana history, award winning books. An illustrated history of rapides parish community heritage book online at best prices in india on. The parish was named for local river rapids french. Towns ball boyce cheneyville glenmora lecompte woodworth. We are committed to serve you the rapides parish citizens. Rapides parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. The nursing home building and land north of it were sold off. Rapides parish, louisiana free public records searches at black book online. The tornado history project generates approximate paths through separate historical archives provided by the storm prediction center spc and the national climatic data center ncdc. Rapides parish history by sue eakin with illustrations by lauren marchive published by the historical association of central louisiana with the help of kisatchiedelta economic development district council and the louisiana american revolution bicentennial commission. Email messages were sent to everyone with a query posted on the rapides parish lagenweb site. Rapides parish, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the. Alexandria was incorporated in 1818, and its 2010 population is near 48,000. Western rapides parish, central louisiana, 500 pages, photos, bibliography, illustrations.
The louisiana usgenweb project is an extension of the ky usgenweb project. African american inhabitants of rapides parish, louisiana, 15 june to 4 sept 1870. Rapides parish, louisiana rapides parish education, geography, and history. Search the louisiana birth records index database through the secretary of state, and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. Ouachita parish, louisiana marriage records 18031899 by john c. View all attractions near rapides parish coliseum on tripadvisor. Originally appearing in issues of the louisiana historical quarterly from 19321935, it was published posthumously in one volume by the alexandria.
The louisiana history museum is located downtown on the bottom floor of the former library. Duplissey family genealogy and history in book form, bobby duplissey. Archibald smith and sophia paul family rapides parish louisiana. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and more. At 4000 square feet, the new facility is more than double the size of the old branch. Edited by carl laurent kindle edition by whittington, george purnell, laurent, n. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
I hope you find my efforts helpful in your research of rapides parish roots. Nana banchie darkwah, the author of the book, is a university. Lloyd george teekell, a state representative from rapides parish from 1953 to 1960 and a judge of the 9th judicial district court from 1979 to 1990, operated a ranch near boyce. Genealogy trails history group rapides parish, louisiana genealogy and history source. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Rapides parish child welfare louisiana department of. It was first settled in 1763 by the apalachee tribe with permission of governor kerlerec as the native american were fleeing the british and their creek allies from florida. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rapides parish, louisiana, a history. Later, after george whittingtons death, it was published in book form by the alexandria committee of the national this is the first written history of rapides parish. An illustrated history of rapides parish community heritage partain, fr.
Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Rapides parish history and genealogy records preserved. Land records 12 libraries, museums, archives 15 lookups. The history of alexandria louisiana the early years. Sankofas afrikan slave genealogy please, add your favorite websites to this page. Rapides parish is named for the rapids in red river. Rapides parish reference lookups rapides parish, louisiana. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in rapides parish.
Rapides parish is a parish located in the state of louisiana. A regional, professional orchestra based in the heart of louisiana since 1967. We have incorporated some features we believe will be more useful to the public. Rapides parish, louisiana genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Alexandria louisiana history, founding, alexander fulton. Welcome to the new rapides parish sheriffs office website. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history george purnell. Alexandria is the ninthlargest city in the state of louisiana and is the parish seat of rapides. Rapides parish was established in 1805, and officers appointed to administer its affairs.
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