Los Adaes, a Spanish colonial site (western Louisiana)

The Louisiana Division of Archaeology invites you to take a look at its new interactive web project about Los Adaes, a National Historic Landmark operated by the Louisiana Office of State Parks. The Los Adaes archaeology evidence includes the remains of a mission and a presidio. Although the settlement marked the eastern frontier of the Spanish Province of Texas, the presidio served as the provincial capital for more than 40 years. Los Adaes also represented a rare instance of cooperation among three cultures: the Spanish, the French, and the Caddo Indians. This online exhibit provides an opportunity for those who want to learn about life at the site, as revealed through history and archaeology. The interactive website presents information in layers, allowing the user to determine the amount and level of information received.