Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Cook Home

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 28, 2018

1. Cook Home Marker

Inscription. Commissioned by William Sherman Cook; built by J. D. Bragg in 1904 1905. Mr. Cook was born in Simcoe Province, Ontario, Canada. He bought this property in 1901, originally a tract of 10 acres bordered by Monroe, Florence, Olive, and Cook Avenue, for $1,700. It is the only fully developed example of residential Queen Anne Revival architecture in Alexandria. Family lore has it that it was based on a home Mr. Cook visited while in San Francisco. A civil engineer, Mr. Cook arrived in Alexandria in 1892 to assist with the development of the Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway, which later became Iron Mountain, and still later part of the Missouri Pacific. He was also involved in the gravel and timber industries. He was active in politics, and member of the Shriners, Masons, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He was named Postmaster of Alexandria by Warren G Harding in 1922. The. Cook House entered the National Register of Historic, Places in 1979, and is listed in many architecture books This plaque commemorates 100 years of continuous family ownership, and in 2004, five generations of community service to

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Central Louisiana.
In memoriam: William Sherman Cook, 1865-1923, and his wife Mary Anne, nee O'Shee, 1872-1962

Erected by The Historical Association of Central Louisiana.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #29 Warren G. Harding series list.

Location. 31° 18.434′ N, 92° 27.635′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on Florence Avenue south of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alexandria LA 71301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 28, 2018

2. Cook Home Marker

of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. James Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); The Jewish Temple (approx. 0.7 miles away); Alexandria's Oldest Hospital (approx. 0.8 miles away); Central Louisiana Connection (approx. 0.8 miles away); Reflection of a Youth / We Must Not Forget (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Complex (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Trials of Nazis at Nuremberg, Germany, 1945-49 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lee Street Riot of 1942 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Photographed by Wesley Harris, March 28, 2024

3. Cook Home

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2018. 3. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana.