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Shreveport, Louisiana

Located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Shreveport was established in 1836. The Great Raft was a 160-mile logjam—one of the largest natural obstructions ever cleared. Elvis made his breakthrough on the Louisiana Hayride before the Grand Ole Opry.
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Founded 1836 | Population 171,469 | Peak 171,469 (2024) | County Caddo Parish

Top 10 Most Important Events for Shreveport, Louisiana

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1835 Captain Shreve Clears Red River: Removes 160-mile Great Raft logjam, enabling city's founding.
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1861 Confederate Capital of Louisiana: After Union takes Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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1906 Oil Discovered: Caddo Parish petroleum makes Shreveport a boomtown.
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1925 Louisiana Hayride Launches: Radio show launches Elvis, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash.
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1994 Riverboat Casinos Open: Red River casinos transform economy.
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Latest News in Shreveport

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Complete Historical Timeline

1835 Engineering
Captain Shreve Clears Red River
1861 Government
Confederate Capital of Louisiana
1906 Industry
Oil Discovered
1925 Culture
Louisiana Hayride Launches
1994 Business
Riverboat Casinos Open

Did You Know?

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The Great Raft was a 160-mile logjam—one of the largest natural obstructions ever cleared.
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Elvis made his breakthrough on the Louisiana Hayride before the Grand Ole Opry.
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Barksdale AFB controls America's bomber fleet.
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Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Shreveport was founded in 1836.

Famous People from Shreveport, Louisiana

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Mike Johnson
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jan 30, 1972 · Age 54
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Evelyn Ashford
Sprinter, Athletics Competitor · Born Apr 15, 1957 · Age 68
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Robert Parish
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Aug 30, 1953 · Age 72
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Pat Carroll
Actor, Singer · Born May 5, 1927 · Died Jul 30, 2022 (age 95)
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Ryan Harrison
Tennis Player · Born May 7, 1992 · Age 33

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