Alexandria
Alexandria by Chad Partain, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the city of Alexandria, Louisiana. This 128-page book delves into the city’s rich history, beginning with its settlement by the French in the mid-1700s and its establishment as a trading center in 1805 by Alexander Fulton. The narrative highlights significant events, including the devastation during the Civil War and the subsequent recovery fueled by the timber trade and the arrival of railroads.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Alexandria’s evolution, capturing its cultural and historical significance in the region. The book discusses the impact of steamboats on trade, the role of the US Army during World War II, and the city’s representation in literature, notably through the works of Rebecca Wells. With a focus on local history and social themes, this edition provides insights into the life and culture of central Louisiana, making it a valuable resource for those interested in regional history and photography.
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On the banks of the Red River, in the heart of Louisiana, is the city of Alexandria. First settled by the French in the mid-1700s, the little Post de Rapides grew to be a thriving trading center. Established in 1805 by Alexander Fulton, a Pennsylvania merchant fleeing from justice after the Whiskey Rebellion, the town of Alexandria flourished when steamboats lined its wharves and cotton was king. Reduced to ashes by Union troops during the Civil War, the town slowly rebuilt itself and, with the coming of the railroads, found new wealth in the timber trade. In 1940 and 1941, Alexandria played host to the US Army as Gen. George Marshall and future heroes of World War II planned a grand strategy in the Hotel Bentley and played war games across central Louisiana. The life and culture of central Louisiana has been captured in Alexandria-native Rebecca Wells’s popular novels Little Altars Everywhere and The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.
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