The heritage area includes the town of Natchitoches, Louisiana and its national historic district.
Founded in 1714, it is the oldest community in the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase.
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.
The roughly 116,000 acres (470 km2) Cane River National Heritage Area begins just south of Natchitoches and extends south and west for about 35 miles (56 kilometers along Cane River Lake and Interstate 49 to Monette's Ferry.
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