Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Hinckley House
c. 1811
| | 402 Hinckley Street | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Hinckley House Marker
Asa Norton, fur trapper and trader, and his wife, Anna, built this house and planted the live oaks around 1811. After being damaged by fire, the home was rebuilt in the 1830's by steamboat captain Oramel Hinckley. The family cemetery, dating to 1803, lies at the rear of the home.
Erected by Town of Washington, Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.891′ N, 92° 3.307′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on Hinckley Street north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Hinckley Street, Washington LA 70589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s 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, Acadia, 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: Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Fallen Comrades Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dominque Lalanne House and Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jean Marie Lalanne House (about 400 feet away); Crawford House B&B / Captain James Wilson House (about 500 feet away); Captain James Capps / Phil Wartelle House (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Hinckley House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
