Fort Louis was a French fort established in 1716 on the banks of the Mississippi River in present-day Louisiana. It served as a military outpost and a center for trade, helping to secure French interests in the region during the colonial period. The fort was strategically located to protect against potential threats from rival European powers and local Indigenous tribes. The fort was named after King Louis XIV of France and played a significant role in the early history of the area. However, it was abandoned in the 1720s as the French shifted their focus to other locations, leading to its eventual decline and disappearance.