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