Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73

§410ccc–21 Establishment

Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 1— - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER LIX–AA— - CANE RIVER CREOLE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA › Part Part B— - Cane River National Heritage Area › § 410ccc–21

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Creates the Cane River National Heritage Area to protect and celebrate the region’s culture and history. It will complement the nearby historical park, help preserve the cultural landscape and traditions, give local people ways to join preservation and education efforts, and reduce the need for the Federal Government to buy or manage land. The area covers about 1 mile on each side of the Cane River as shown on map CARI, 80,000A, dated May 1994; includes properties in the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District that are covered by cooperative agreements under section 410ccc–2(d) of this title; and includes the Los Adaes, Fort Jesup, and Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Commemorative Areas and the Kate Chopin House.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §410ccc–21

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(a)There is hereby established the Cane River National Heritage Area (hereinafter in this part referred to as the “heritage area”).

(b)In furtherance of the need to recognize the value and importance of the Cane River region and in recognition of the findings of section 410ccc(a) of this title, it is the purpose of this part to establish a heritage area to complement the historical park and to provide for a culturally sensitive approach to the preservation of the heritage of the Cane River region, and for other needs including—

(1)recognizing areas important to the Nation’s heritage and identity;

(2)assisting in the preservation and enhancement of the cultural landscape and traditions of the Cane River region;

(3)providing a framework for those who live within this important dynamic cultural landscape to assist in preservation and educational actions; and

(4)minimizing the need for Federal land acquisition and management.

(c)The heritage area shall include—

(1)an area approximately 1 mile on both sides of the Cane River as depicted on map CARI, 80,000A, dated May 1994;

(2)those properties within the Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District which are the subject of cooperative agreements pursuant to section 410ccc–2(d) of this title;

(3)the Los Adaes State Commemorative Area;

(4)the Fort Jesup State Commemorative Area;

(5)the Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Commemorative Area; and

(6)the Kate Chopin House.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 410ccc–21

Title 16 — Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73