Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Crawford House B&B
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Captain James Wilson House
c. 1850
| | 331 E. Carriere | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Crawford House B&B / Captain James Wilson House Marker
Captain James Wilson built this home as a small Acadian style cottage, with additions made in later years. Captain William Crawford, a retired steamboat captain, purchased the home in 1864 and later opened a grocery store, saloon, and icehouse in town. It was owned by the Crawford family for 80 years.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.837′ N, 92° 3.374′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on East Carriere Street near West Gardnier Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 East Carriere St, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Captain Michel Tesson House (a few steps from this marker); Nathaniel Offutt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain James Capps / Phil Wartelle House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Curtis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cornelius Cozine House (about 500 feet away); Edward Going House (about 500 feet away); Hinckley House (about 500 feet away); Dominque Lalanne House and Store (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Crawford House B&B / Captain James Wilson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
