Village of Robeline

In 1717, only three years after establishing Natchitoches, St. Denis lead a band of missionaries and Spanish soldiers to this site only twelve miles from the French post. His purpose was to initiate trade with the Spanish and fix the border between Mexico and Louisiana at the Rio Hondo (Deep Creek).

Although St. Denis got along well with the Spanish, the two countries were soon at war and the small mission that had been built was abandoned temporarily. In 1721 a more substantial fort was constructed on the same site and ³Los Adaes², as it was called by the Spanish, was established as the first capital of Texas. It would remain so for nearly half a century. Los Adais Historical Park is maintained at the site today.

Robeline itself was not established until 1881 when the railroad came through. It was named after one of the original settlers and was incorporated on April 27, 1914.



Type of Government: Mayor / Bd. of Alderman (3) Lawrason Act
Police: Chief /1 patrol car.
Fire Department: 10 volunteers/2 trucks
Fire Rating: 8 in city.
Health Care: City of Natchitoches