Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle Marker
This steamboat whistle faithfully recreates a familiar refrain heard around 19th century Washington. Today, it is not only a nod to the steamboat's role in our history, but also a warm welcome to those visiting our town.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana; Washington State Bank.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 30° 36.954′ N, 92° 3.412′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on St. Landry Veterans Highway (State Highway 103) near North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 N Washington 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 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: Carel Wolff Medical Bldg. / Thrifty Way Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ethel Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Plonsky House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dominque Lalanne House and Store (about 300 feet away); Leon Wolff Mercantile (about 300 feet away); Edward Going House
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More about this marker. Located on the Town of Washington pavilion/ Town vehicle parking area.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
