Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. James Green Campbell Medical Practice
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Charles Gibson House
c. mid-1830's
| | 209 N. St. John | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Dr, James Green Medical Practice/Charles Gibson House Marker
In 1833, Clemence Marie, free woman of color, purchased this lot from St. Landry Catholic Church. The building later served as a clinic for Dr. James Green Campbell, attending physician of Mary Wilson at the Miracle of Grand Coteau. The Charles Gibson family purchased it in the early 1900s and owned it for over 80 years.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 30° 36.961′ N, 92° 3.508′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on Saint John Street near Carriere Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 St John 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wren House / Washington Enterprise Newspaper (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Bogard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon Wolff Mercantile (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carel Wolff Medical Bldg. / Thrifty Way Pharmacy (about 400 feet away); Lastrapes Meat Market (about 400 feet away); Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle (about 500 feet away); Landreneau House (about 500 feet away); Washington Museum (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
2. Dr, James Green Medical Practice/Charles Gibson House 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 202 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
