Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Carron House
c. 1839
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Carron House Marker
This house was originally built by Marie Josette Carro. Her father, Marie Joseph Carron, acquired several land patents in the Washington area. Bayou Carron in Washington was named after this family.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 37.086′ N, 92° 3.471′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on North Corso Street near Sittig Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 North Corso 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: Landreneau House (within shouting distance of this marker); Paradis House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Etienne De La Morandiere (about 400 feet away); Demaret House (about 400 feet away); Steamboat Warehouse (about 500 feet away); Dr. Joseph Brown House (about 600 feet away); Jacob Plonsky House (about 700 feet away); Washington Museum (about 700 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. Carron 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 383 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
