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Welcome to Alexandria, Louisiana.

Alexandria, Louisiana, is a city that is almost in the exact geographic center of the state. Its population as of the 2000 census was 46,342. Alexandria was named in honour of Alexander Fulton, on whose grant from Spain the first settlement was made in 1785; it was first incorporated as a town in 1818 and received a city charter in 1882

During the Civil War (May, 1864), Alexandria was put to the flames by federal troops.

If you have taken a better photo of Alexandria. Please email us a copy and if we like it, we might use it. There are plenty of sights to see and places to visit in Alexandria. One of the main attractions is the Kent House, as it was built in 1800, making it the oldest structure in the heart of Louisiana. The Alexandria Zoo has over 500 animals including many endangered species.

The Mardi Gras au Coeur de la Louisianne (Mardi Gras in the Heart of Central Louisiana) is held annually since its beginnings in 1994.
Having only started with 10 floats and participation of 4 Mardi Gras Krewes it now boasts 22 floats and 14 Mardi Gras Krewes. Make sure that you are one of the 120,000 people that attends the next parade!

The Port of Alexandria has expanded and the England Industrial Airpark has been given special acclaim. The Riverfront Convention Center offer on of the largest exhibit areas in the state of Louisiana.



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Within the pages of this extensive website, you will be able to locate shops, restaurants, hotels, businesses and most anything else you may wish to find.

Locating information in Alexandria is easy, and here is how to start.
If you are looking for a Hotel in Alexandria, simply click on the category at the bottom part of this screen i.e. Hotels, and you will find a list of accommodations to suit your budget and style. In this section and others, you can make an online reservation by clicking on the hotel to get further information.
Alternatively, you can click on the alphabet and locate many listings. If you need to find an Insurance Broker - click on the letter I, and for a Barber - click on the letter B.

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Local daily news in Alexandria:
ULM faculty member appointed VP of statewide professional organization

Members of the Louisiana Association for College Composition appointed a ULM faculty member as vice president of the organization during their annual meeting last week in Alexandria.



PETA to stage revealing protest today against circus in Alexandria

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals demonstrator Christina Dang will visit Alexandria today to demonstrate against the upcoming Ringling Bros.



State trooper shoots driver who pulled gun

Louisiana State Police say a suspected drunk driver tried to shoot a trooper late last night after a traffic stop in Alexandria.





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Places of interest:

Pineville, LA (4.5 miles), Ball, LA (8.9 miles), Woodworth, LA (9.8 miles), Lecompte, LA (14.5 miles), Boyce, LA (15.9 miles), Pollock, LA (16.4 miles), Forest Hill, LA (17.9 miles), Dry Prong, LA (20.4 miles).
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Hotels in Alexandria

Clarion Hotel Alexandria
2716 North Mcarthur Drive Alexandria La 71303
Ramada Limited Of Alexandria
742 MACARTHUR DRIVE - Alexandria, LA, US 71301
Hampton Inn Alexandria
2301 N MACARTHUR DRIVE - Alexandria, LA, US 71301
La Quinta Inn/Stes Alexandria
6116 WEST CALHOUN DR. - Alexandria, LA, US 71303
Travel Express Inn
6014 Old Boyce Road Alexandria La 71301
Comfort Inn Alexandria
2001 NORTH BOLTON AVE - Alexandria, LA, US 71303
Quality Inn Alexandria
3010 N MACARTHUR DR - Alexandria, LA, US 71303
Days Inn Alexandria La
1146 McArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 US
Super 8 Alexandria Macarthur
700 MAC ARTHUR DR - Alexandria, LA, US 71301
Best Western Of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conf. Ctr.
2720 W. Mac Arthur Drive, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71303-4227
Holiday Inn Downtown
701 4TH STREET - Alexandria, LA, US 71301
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