In 1835; the United States purchased close to one million acres of land from the Caddo Confederacy of Native Americans; the Louisiana portion became known as Caddo Parish. The Indian agency�s protection of that land delayed the settlement of the parishfor 25 years or more after it began in other parts of Louisiana; Texas; and Arkansas. The Red River logjam that existed for a few hundred years backed up bayous; which in return created navigable streamsand lakes. The uplands contained massive stands of virgin timbers and bountiful fruit; berries; fish; and game. The first land patents were sold in 1841; and by 1850; the area was known as Caddo Prairie. For a majority of the next 100 years; steamboat traffic; homesteaders; plantations; subsistence farmers; logging operations; entrepreneurs; and a building boom brought on by the railroad and oil industries uniquely melded to define local; cultural history. Today three towns and five villages are located in north Caddo Parish; while the memories of 10 historic communities remain strong.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Did you come from here?By GroovygmaThis was an interesting little book. interesting to anyone with associations to the town of Pico Rivera.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Long time residentBy Daniel CastrellonI loved this book....I have explored the city for a few of the turn of the century homes churches still remaining. In fact I currently live within a few blocks from two homes built in 1902 1905.I in fact recall as a child the many orange groves near me as well as the Santa Fe depot which was moved to Washington Blvd and is now the PR history museum. and the Burke mansion. I only wish the book contained more photos of some of these great homes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perfect conditionBy Chris HoughGood book about Pico Rivera history.
