Jackson in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Lockridge Cottage
(Ca 1820)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
1. Lockridge Cottage Marker
LOCKRIDGE COTTAGE is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Jackson Historic District. It was probably built by JOHN EAGAN who purchased the property in April 1820 from the JAMES H. FICKLIN estate. In August 1820. Eagan, acquired a tavern license. This event suggests that the building, may have been built for use as a tavern.
In March 1821, NICHOLAS LOCKRIDGE, a native of Ireland and a veteran of the Creek Indian War. bought the site and it became a family residence. Prior to his arrival in Feliciana Parish, he was a resident of Washington, the capital of the Mississippi Territory. In 1830 he went to Texas and registered his intent to settle in Stephen F. Austin's colony. Lockridge appears to have died in Texas before completing the registration process. Lockridge's widow, ALICE HAMMER LOCKRIDGE, continued to reside in the house until her death in 1854.
LOCKRIDGE COTTAGE was built as a two-room Tidewater South-style, Creole raised cottage with a full porch to the rear. The rear porch was enclosed early in its history, adding two rooms and a half to the floor plan. The two original rooms shared a
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Erected by Jackson Historic District Commission. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 50.319′ N, 91° 12.83′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. It is on College Street (State Highway 952) south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jackson LA 70748, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023
2. Lockridge Cottage Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Battle of Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Feliciana Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (about 300 feet away); Original Feliciana Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of Jackson (about 400 feet away); First European Settlers (about 500 feet away); Crown Metal Products Narrow Gauge Locomotive #2 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
