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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show begs you to answer, "What is Your Historic Jefferson Highway Experience?"
After all, so many people live in and travel through this historic corridor from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, USA, but don't realize they are experiencing it! So many memories have been made and now a new era of travel emerges on the highway. Join us in the Revival and Remembrance of this "Pine to Palm" Vacation Highway originally founded by the Jefferson Highway Association in 1915. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/
FEATURED GUESTS - ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, shares an announcement about the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide, and talks about the October Military Vehicle Preservation Association's historic convoy on the highway from Minnesota to Louisiana.
* VICTORIA CHICK & KATHLEEN WALLS share their travel memories on the historic highway that span music and public art to historic lodgings, iconic swimming pools, and noteworthy sites.- See Victoria's art article about Thomas Benton Hart https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-thomas-hart-benton-country/ - Keep up with Kathleen's books at https://katywalls.com/
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on Fall Events and Activities including the October Military Vehicle Preservation Association's Convoy.
FEATURED GUESTS:* Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association* Allison Zacharias of Travel Manitoba discusses Fall in Winnipeg, Canada. More: https://www.travelmanitoba.com/ * Billy Sumner of McAlester Tourism discusses Fall in McAlester, Oklahoma. More: http://www.travelmcalester.com/ * Derek Ricke of Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism talks about Fall in Park Rapids, Minnesota. More: https://parkrapids.com/ * Glenda Smith of at Visit Owatonna discusses Fall in Owatonna, Minnesota. More: https://visitowatonna.org/
PODCAST LINKS MENTION IN THE SHOW:* Natchitoches, Louisiana Fall Podcast: https://youtu.be/GHXEiv2--jA?feature=shared * MVPA Convoy: https://youtu.be/_bz_UIsqEso?feature=shared
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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It's all about Beer, Burgers, Meat Pies & More on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show!
Featured Guests:* Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association* Chase Miller - One Great City Brewing Co. - https://www.ogcbrewingco.com/ * Beth Hilburn - Hi-Way Cafe in Vinita, Oklahoma - https://hi-waycafe.com/
Podcast links mentioned in this episode:* Guiness World Records on the JH - https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guinness-world-records-on-the-jefferson-highway/ * MVPA Convoy: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mvpa-historic-convoy-on-the-jefferson-highway/
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's epic upcoming convoy on the Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will run from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys
Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and MVPA Convoy organizers Chuck Toney and John Varner.
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at https://jeffersonhighway.org/
This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month and National Rivers Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on Itasca State Park in Minnesota and the Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls.
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - CONNIE COX - Lead Interpretive Naturalist at Itasca State Park in Minnesota. More: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00181#homepage - JESSICA TJARKS - Empress Boat Club in Iowa Falls, Iowa. More: http://www.empressboatclub.org/
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
Featured photo of Mississippi Headwaters with People, Copyright (2024), State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources. Reprinted with Permission courtesy of MN DNR. Photo of Empress Boat, courtesy Empress Boat Club.
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Celebrate Small Business Month (May) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024) with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show that focuses on the Jefferson Highway Association's efforts in Oklahoma which includes new road signage, the first state chapter, and the upcoming 2025 Conference in McAlester (June 4-7, 2025).
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ - DELAINA STEVENS - President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway.- BILLY SUMNER - McAlester Tourism Manager & Vice President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Jefferson Highway. More: http://www.travelmcalester.com/
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. This Big Blend Radio "Historic Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CST. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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While the 11th Annual Jefferson Highway Conference is happening in Alexandria, Louisiana (April 24-27, 2024), this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the experiences you can have in Louisiana on the Jefferson Highway Trail and just a few miles beyond.
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.
FEATURED GUESTS:- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- ARLENE GOULD, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/
LOUISIANA THEMED SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST created by Roger Bell: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UdElnINGuWASVLQu6oToG?si=a59ee2ee5a374f3f
BIG BLEND RADIO PLAYLIST OF PODCASTS COVERING LOUISIANA: https://soundcloud.com/bigblendradio/sets/jefferson-highway-louisiana
LOUISIANA ARTICLES & PODCASTS ON NationalParkTraveling.com: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing-category/louisiana-articles/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024.
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association. Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- ARLENE GOULD, Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/
The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the historic music and songs of the Jefferson Highway Era. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL, President of the Jefferson Highway Association, talks about the upcoming Jefferson Highway Conference held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024. Also hear about the Sociability Run in Louisiana that will be held pre-conference from April 22-24, 2024). Info: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- CECELIA 'CECE" OTTO is a classically trained singer, composer, historian, recording artist, and international best-selling author. In 2013, she launched An American Songline with a 30-concert vintage music tour along the Lincoln Highway. She will be a featured presenter at the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference. More: https://americansongline.com/
SPECIAL THANKS to the Jefferson Highway Association, and the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the history of the highway in Paola, Kansas.
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- RUBY BREWER - Middle School Student who advocated for the Jefferson Highway Sign to be placed at her school
- DEBBIE HAYES - Paola City Council Member
- DAN DOOLITTLE - Paola Middle School Teacher
SPECIAL THANKS to Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://natchitoches.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the progress of the Jefferson Highway Association's programs and initiatives, including the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference and Sociability Run. This international conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- ARLENE GOULD - Director of the Jefferson Highway Association and Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau! Natchitoches is the oldest city in the state of Louisiana and a popular destination on the Jefferson Highway. Plan your visit: https://natchitoches.com/
- MELISSA MAXWELL - Director of the City of Bonham, Texas' Visitor Center. Dating back to 1837, Bonham is one of the oldest cities in Texas and once home to the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn. More: https://www.cityofbonham.org/257/Bonham-Visitor-Information-Center
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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It's all about Holiday Celebrations, Shopping, and Festive Fun on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show!
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- LACY BURSON - Mainstreet Director of Marshall, Texas. Marshall was first designated an official Texas Main Street City in 1982 and is currently affiliated with Main Street America. More: https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetMarshallTX/
SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau! Natchitoches is the oldest city in the state of Louisiana and a popular destination on the Jefferson Highway. Play your visit: https://natchitoches.com/
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2ur6mr
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This "Spooktacular" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features wild Louisiana ghost stories and some of the state's historic haunted sites you can visit in Natchtioches, Alexandria, and New Orleans. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” and runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana (or vice versa). More: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ARLENE GOULD - On the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Highway Association and Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. More: https://natchitoches.com/
- SHAYNE CREPPEL of Northwestern State University of Louisiana shares the legend and story of campus ghost Isabella. More: https://tinyurl.com/yc6hjcyh - SHIRLEY INGRAM from Alexandria / Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau shares some fascinating haunted history from the region's plantations and historic lodgings. More: https://alexandriapinevillela.com/
- KATHLEEN WALLS is a travel writer and author who has written three ghost books, one being "Hosts with Ghosts" that features some ghost stories from New Orleans. More: https://www.katywalls.com/ghost_books.html
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2ur6mr
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From Beards to Stickers it's all about Guinness World Records on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show!
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL - President of the Jefferson Highway Association was originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- BETH HILBURN - Owner of the Hi-Way Cafe near Vinita, Oklahoma, which is on the turning point of the Jefferson Highway and Route 66. The restaurant is home to their 1963 AMC American Rambler that's covered with 60,066 unique 1/2″ stickers and is the current Guinness World Record holder for “Most Stickers on a Car.” More: https://hi-waycafe.com/
- DAN BACKER - Great-great-grandson of Hans Langseth, aka the "King of Whiskers," who held the record for the world's longest beard. When he died, his beard measured 17.6 ft. It was donated to the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution in 1967. Watch this historic video showcasing Hans Langseth with his beard: https://youtu.be/4dVuK76dEkE
SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau! Natchitoches is the oldest city in the state of Louisiana and a popular destination on the Jefferson Highway. Play your visit: https://natchitoches.com/
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://jefferson-highway.podbean.com/
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From Kansas and Missouri to Oklahoma and Louisiana, it's all about art on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show. Hear about folk artist Clementine Hunter and Caroline Dormon in Natchitoches, Louisiana, along with Kansas City and Missouri muralist Thomas Hart Benton and Eric Bransby, and acclaimed destinations like the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee.
FEATURED GUESTS:
- ROGER BELL - President of theJefferson Highway Association - https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- ARLENE GOULD - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau in Louisiana - https://natchitoches.com/
- SEAN BARNEY - Executive Director of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee, Oklahoma - http://www.fivetribes.org/
- VICTORIA CHICK - Artist & Art History Expert - https://victoriachick.com/
Website & Article Links That Relate to the Conversation:
* Thomas Hart Benton: https://tinyurl.com/4sm7c2vy
* Eric Bransby: https://tinyurl.com/26tnfbrj
* Clementine Hunter / Melrose Plantation: http://www.melroseplantation.org/
* Caroline Dormon / Briarwood Nature Preserve: https://briarwoodnp.org/
The Jefferson Highway Association was originally founded by the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT.The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2ur6mr
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This episode of Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Show is all about three unique and historic lodging destinations.
FEATURED GUESTS:
- Roger Bell - Jefferson Highway Association - https://jeffersonhighway.org/
- Arlene Gould - Natchitoches Tourism - https://natchitoches.com/
- Bridget Metoyer - Steel Magnolia House B&B in Natchitoches, Louisiana - http://steelmagnoliahouse.net/
- Martha Turner - Hotel Bentley in Alexandria, Louisiana - https://www.visithotelbentley.com/
- Mellisa Leach - Historic Park Inn in Mason City, Iowa - https://historicparkinn.com/
The Jefferson Highway Association was originally founded by the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-jefferson-highway
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell and Arlene Gould who give an overview of the activities and experiences at the recent Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference in Mason City, Iowa, as well as the Sociability Caravan that drove up from Lamoni to Mason City. The 2024 Conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Roger Bell is the President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
Arlene Gould is the Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau that represents Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. Natchitoches was host to the Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference in 2019. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/
The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-jefferson-highway
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on two military history sites that span the Civil War through World War One, Two, Korea, and Vietnam.
Featured Guests:
- Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association
- Adam Lynn - Honey Springs Battlefield & Visitor Center in Checotah, Oklahoma - more: https://www.okhistory.org/sites/honeysprings
- Susan Lanning - Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville, Texas - more: https://cottonmuseum.com/
Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Iowa Sociability Caravan that will take place a few days before the Jefferson Highway Associaiton Conference held June 7-10, 2023 in Mason City, Iowa.
This special driving event will be similar to historic caravans of old. It begins in Lamoni, Iowa on the morning of Monday, June 5th and will have subsequent overnight stays in Des Moines and Iowa Falls before arrival in Mason City on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 7th. The tour will include visiting JH sites and communities in Iowa and will be designed to bring further awareness to the JH byway and its future as a Heritage Tourism portal. Full details: https://www.jeffersonhighway.org/
Featured Guests:
- Roger Bell, President of the Jefferson Highway Association
- Diana Thies - Executive Director of Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street: https://iowafallschamber.com/
- Jim Hamman - Iowa Falls Historian
- Ashleigh Eckels - Executive Director of Osceola Chamber Main Street: https://theosceolachamber.com/
- Evon Sallee - The Hotel Osceola (formerly Arlington-Howe Hotel that was built in 1884): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089245389879
Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on women's history.
FEATURED GUESTS
- ROGER BELL - Historian and President of the Jefferson Highway Association shares the story of Ada Kimbell from Shreveport, Louisiana.
- JONITA MULLINS - Historian, speaker, and author of "The Jefferson Highway in Oklahoma," talks about Alice Robertson from Muskogee, Oklahoma. More: https://jonitamullins.weebly.com/
- PAT SCHULTZ - Educator and author of "Amazing Women of Early Mason City," talks about Carrie Lane Chapman Catt who lived Charles City which is near Mason City, Iowa. More: https://wrightonthepark.org/product/amazing-women-of-early-mason-city-book/
Created by the Jefferson Highway Association which was originally founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/
Special thanks to the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau who represent Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/
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