Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Paradis House
c. 1852
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Paradis House Marker
324 W. Dejean
This home was built by Dr. Edward Heard and his wife, Sara Webb, on property purchased for $1,200. Oral tradition says it was built by Sara's father Amos Webb as her wedding gift.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 37.094′ N, 92° 3.539′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on West De Jean Street (State Highway 103) north of Corso Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 W De Jean 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: Dr. Joseph Brown House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landreneau House (about 300 feet away); Carron House (about 400 feet away); Demaret House (about 700 feet away); Etienne De La Morandiere (about 700 feet away); Jacob Bogard House (about 700 feet away); Dr. James Green Campbell Medical Practice / Charles Gibson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wren House / Washington Enterprise Newspaper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
2. Paradis House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
