Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Demaret House
c. 1860
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Demaret House Marker
415 N. St. John
This home was built by Pierre and Elizabeth Casse, who owned and operated a general merchandise store
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 37.028′ N, 92° 3.435′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on North St. John Street west of Sittig Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 North St John Street, 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: Etienne De La Morandiere (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Plonsky House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Museum (about 300 feet away); Landreneau House (about 300 feet away); Steamboat Warehouse (about 400 feet away); Carron House (about 400 feet away); Carel Wolff Medical Bldg. / Thrifty Way Pharmacy (about 400 feet away); Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
2. Demaret House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
