Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Leon Wolff Mercantile
c. 1852
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
1. Leon Wolff Mercantile Marker
202 N. Main
The original two-story building was built by Thomas Watkins to serve as a home and store. It was later purchased by Leon and Julian Wolff, who rebuilt the store in 1935.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.926′ N, 92° 3.468′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 182/10) east of Carriere Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Main Street, Washington LA 70589, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carel Wolff Medical Bldg. / Thrifty Way Pharmacy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle (about 300 feet away); Lastrapes Meat Market (about 300 feet away); Washington Museum (about 500 feet away); Ethel Park (about 500 feet
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 24, 2024
2. Leon Wolff Mercantile Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
