Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Martin Furniture Works
c. 1936
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Martin Furniture Works Marker
402 S. Main
This large building was the home of Martin Furniture Works, whose history includes manufacturing shovel and hoe handles for the government in World War II, and later barstools for many honky- tonks. The building has also been a feed store and a place for viewing the deceased. It has been Nanny Belle's Antiques since 2005.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 36.812′ N, 92° 3.614′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on Main Street near East St. Mitchell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Main 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: Prather House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bidstrup House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Burg House / Lucien Duprι House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elter House / John Hunt Gordon House (about 500 feet away); Camellia Cove - Jean Baptiste Jacquard House (about 600 feet away); John McNicoll House (about
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Martin Furniture Works Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
