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Arkansas Post, the first European settlement in what would become Jefferson's Louisiana, had an important mission as the only settlement between Natchez and the Illinois Country. The Arkansas Post of Louisiana covers the essential aspects of the Post's history, including the nature of the European population, their social life, the economy, the architecture, and political and military events.

Meticulously researched, highly readable, profusely illustrated, and broadly focused ... unquestionably the most significant work ever written about the Arkansas Post". -- Carl Brasseaux-- 1992 Certificate of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History-- 1994 Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques from the Premier of France

Arkansas Post was founded in 1686 by the French explorer Henri de Tonty, predating St. Louis and New Orleans by decades, and was thus the first European settlement in what would become Jefferson's Louisiana. Enduring until 1934 in one form or another, the settlement's small population and precarious geographical setting on the banks of the lower Arkansas River prevented its development into a major city. Yet, it was important as an outpost whe...