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    Cane River

    National Heritage Area Louisiana

Getting Around

Horse and Carriage in Historic District, Photo by John Lees
The Cane River National Heritage Area includes roughly 116,000 acres and is located in rural northwestern Louisiana.
There is no public transportation although carriage and trolley rides are available in the downtown historic district.
Photo by NPS
  • Plowing Demonstration Garden at Oakland Site Plowing Demonstration Garden at Oakland Site

    Demonstration Garden at Oakland Plantation Site - Cane River Creole National Historical Site

  • Breaking rows. Breaking rows.

    The tractor was major factor reducing the practice of share cropping and hiring of farm laborers.

  • Mule in Cane River National Heritage Area Mule in Cane River National Heritage Area

    The mule was used to plow fields and carry heavy loads

Did You Know?

Oakland Plantation Gate Sign, Photo by NPS

A 19-member Commission currently guides Cane River National Heritage Area programs and activities. The Commission members are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior and represent a cross-section of the community.