Alexandria, Louisiana

1801

The earliest deed that survives for an Alexandria resident is from June 24, 1801, when a William Cochren, who identifies himself as "Slave master of the Southern Americas", sold a tract of land across the Red River to a William Murrey. That same year, Fulton was appointed coroner in Rapides Parish by territorial Governor William C.C.

1805

In 1805, Fulton and business partner Thomas Harris Maddox laid out the town plan and named the town in Fulton's honor.

1818

Alexandria was incorporated as a town in 1818 and received a city charter in 1832. ===Civil War in Alexandria=== In the spring of 1863, Alexandria was occupied by Union forces under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Nathaniel P.

1832

Alexandria was incorporated as a town in 1818 and received a city charter in 1832. ===Civil War in Alexandria=== In the spring of 1863, Alexandria was occupied by Union forces under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Nathaniel P.

1863

Alexandria was incorporated as a town in 1818 and received a city charter in 1832. ===Civil War in Alexandria=== In the spring of 1863, Alexandria was occupied by Union forces under the command of Admiral David Dixon Porter and General Nathaniel P.

2000

In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census. == History == Located along the Red River, the city of Alexandria was originally home to a community which supported activities of the adjacent French trader outpost of Post du Rapides.

2010

In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census. == History == Located along the Red River, the city of Alexandria was originally home to a community which supported activities of the adjacent French trader outpost of Post du Rapides.




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