Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Ben Burg House / Lucien Dupré House
c. 1840
502 Main Street
Lucien Dupré operated a meat market on the corner of Main and Dupré Streets. He later became a rice farmer near Grandenigo's Island.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.781′ N, 92° 3.661′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 10/182) near Garrique Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Martin Furniture Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camellia Cove - Jean Baptiste Jacquard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lastrapes Meat Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patriots of the Opelousas Militia (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Bogard House (approx. ¼ mile away); Leon Wolff Mercantile (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mark Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain Michel Tesson House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.