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The
earliest inhabitants of the area that is now Shreveport were
the Caddo Indians. These native Americans sold their claim
to
settlers moving west but gave the choice land on the high side
of
the river to Larkin Edwards, their interpreter. Edwards
sold the
land to eight men, including Henry Miller Shreve, who cleared
a massive 165-mile log jam from the Red River.
With
a navigable river, shipping and trade became important
to the Shreve Town Company and its community known
as Shreveport. The river town grew as settlers moving
west stopped on their overland trek to Texas. Ridge
roads, originally Caddo Indian trails, led settlers
west. One ridge road led south, the Norris Ferry
Road. Later named Fairfield, this road became
the setting for the city's first suburban states. An
1864 Confederate map shows Fairfield road at the
north end Fairfield Hill.
Fairfield Hill was
the setting for the home of John
Morgan Landrum, Shreveport mayor, congressman and
judge. Many of the streets in that area (Buckner, Dashiel,
and Howell) were named after the area's first homeowners.
Our neighborhood has
historic churches, a strong
arts
community, two parks, antique shops,
restaurants from casual
to upscale. It's a
community for every stage of your life.
From
birth at a major medical center to
education (preschool to college)
to
a final resting place such as historic
Greenwood Cemetary.
In the late 19th century,
Highland was
suburban Shreveport. Today it ranks
high for convenience to downtown and
two major interstate highways. Highland
offers a wealth of fine homes, duplexes,
and apartments with a variety of
architectural styles. |