Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

First School Washington Parish

1809-1820

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 1, 2005

1. First School Washington Parish Marker

Inscription. Some 300 yards West of here on John Bankston’s Creek near spring stood log cabin where bachelor Matt McCain taught school for children of pioneer settlers in summers.

Erected 1958 by Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 30° 48.93′ N, 90° 10.291′ W. Marker is in Franklinton, Louisiana, in Washington Parish. Marker is on State Highway 25 north of Camp Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklinton LA 70438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. To The Sacred Memory / A Testimonial (approx. 2.2 miles away); John Bickham (approx. 2.2 miles away); Parish Courthouse (approx. 4.2 miles away); First Church (approx. 6.1 miles away).

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 1, 2005

2. First School Washington Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2015. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.