Adai Caddo Indian Nation

Adai Caddo Indian Nation Cultural Center & Tribal Grounds 4460 Hwy 485
Robeline, LA. 71469 The Indian mission church established in 1717 and named after the Adai Tribe called St.

The Adai were living in what is now northwestern Louisiana formally the Texas territory long before the United States and first recorded by the first European Spaniard exploring North America, Alvar Núnez Cabeza de Vaca when first visiting the Adai territory in 1529. Consequently, almost 200 years passed before the Adai encountered any additional contact with Europeans. When official contact was r

eestablished with Spain in 1690, the competition of nearby French territorial claims spurred the Spanish to establish six Indian missions among tribes of Texas including a presence near the Adai. Michael of the Adai and established the Presidio de Los Adais again using the tribal name to show friendship, trade and military alliances with the tribe, the Presidio served as the Capital of Texas for almost 50 years, and has its historical presence recognized as a National State Park, and is located on its original site within 5 miles of the Adai Indian Nation Cultural Center and Community.

Today, the Adai Caddo Indian Nation is the only Indian Nation in western and northern Louisiana to have received the Kin...
08/28/2026

Today, the Adai Caddo Indian Nation is the only Indian Nation in western and northern Louisiana to have received the King of Spain’s Al Mérito medal—a tangible symbol of a centuries-old alliance, an allegiance honored and paid in full with the blood of Adai Caddo warriors.

https://adaicaddo.com/about/heroes/

Painting of La Marcha de Gálvez (The March of Gálvez), created by the prominent Spanish historical and military artist Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau.

We've added several new maps showing Adai Caddo villages, territory, the Adai River, and even our old post office. Our c...
08/24/2026

We've added several new maps showing Adai Caddo villages, territory, the Adai River, and even our old post office.

Our collection includes over one hundred maps from the 1600s to the present-day. Showcased on our website is just a small sample of our cartographic history.

https://adaicaddo.com/about/maps/

Time is running out! Send Mama Dee photos and info about your veteran! Ancestors, parents, children, cousins, ex-boyfrie...
08/19/2026

Time is running out! Send Mama Dee photos and info about your veteran! Ancestors, parents, children, cousins, ex-boyfriend, it doesn't matter! If they are Adai Caddo, get us their information NO LATER THAN THE END OF AUGUST! The Adai Caddo veterans book is nearly ready for publication. You will cry if your loved one isn't in the book! The book is nearly 600 pages, hardbound, and will be of heirloom quality...something you will want to keep in the family for generations! Here are some draft pages from the book. The book has already been accepted by the Library of Congress. Copies of the book will be there and in major libraries across the country forever preserving the history of our veterans. Contact Dee N. Thompson.

Watch this video to learn about the Adai Caddo Indian Nation's plight for Federal Recognition:
08/18/2026

Watch this video to learn about the Adai Caddo Indian Nation's plight for Federal Recognition:

Adai Caddo Tribal Councilman Robert Brevelle was featured on Native...

Check out the Adai Caddo Indian Nation YouTube Channel!
08/16/2026

Check out the Adai Caddo Indian Nation YouTube Channel!

Portion of the presentation given at the Louisiana State Exhibit Mu...

Check out our new Adai Caddo Indian Nation YouTube Channel! More videos will be uploaded.
08/15/2026

Check out our new Adai Caddo Indian Nation YouTube Channel!

More videos will be uploaded.

Official channel of the Adai Caddo Indian Nation. The Adai Caddo are an Indigenous tribe of Louisiana and Texas and among the earliest Native peoples of the continental U.S. documented by European explorers. Conquistador Cabeza de Vaca encountered the Adai Caddo during his 16th century journey. De S...

08/14/2026

LOGANSPORT, La. - As we approach the 250th anniversary of America, KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continues to celebrate this history of our nation.

Did you have an ancestor in 18th century Los Adaes or Natchitoches with this surname? Want to know if they stayed or wen...
08/05/2026

Did you have an ancestor in 18th century Los Adaes or Natchitoches with this surname? Want to know if they stayed or went to San Antonio, Bucarelli, and Nacogdoches? Come to our annual meeting on October 18 at the Adai Caddo Cultural Center at 10 AM and find out more. And don't forget our powwow is the day before on Saturday, October 17!

Dance lessons with the Ho Minti Society!
07/27/2026

Dance lessons with the Ho Minti Society!

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4460 Highway 485
Robeline, LA
71469

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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