Saint Francisville in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Monk Haus
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2024
1. Monk Haus Marker
Named in honor of the Capuchin Franciscans who christened this town after their patron, Saint Francis of Assisi.
Mid-19th Century Commercial
Building moved from Bayou Sara in 1890.
Erected by West Feliciana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 46.677′ N, 91° 22.844′ W. Marker is in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, in West Feliciana Parish. It is on Ferdinand Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11798 Ferdinand St, Saint Francisville LA 70775, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater Baton Rouge. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. 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, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wisteria (a few steps from this marker); Providence (a few steps from this marker); Magearl House (a few steps from this marker); Briant's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Brasseaux House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mollibert's Cottage (about 400 feet away); St~ Francisville (about 400 feet away); Old Hardware Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Francisville.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2024
2. Monk Haus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
