Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Captain James Capps
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Phil Wartelle House
c. 1839
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Captain James Capps / Phil Wartelle House Marker
209 N. Church
This home was built by James Capps, who was the captain of the steamboat Emma Perrot.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.815′ N, 92° 3.344′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on North Church Street near East Carriere Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 North Church 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: Nathaniel Offutt House (a few steps from this marker); George Curtis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawford House B&B / Captain James Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Michel Tesson House (within shouting distance of this marker); James Carriere House / Desaultels House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington School (about 500 feet away); Hinckley House (about 500 feet away); Cornelius Cozine House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Captain James Capps / Phil Wartelle House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
