Washington in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Edward Going House
c. 1835
| | 207 E. Carriere | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Edward Going House Marker
Edward Going was known as St. Landry's finest saddle, harness, and bridle maker. His son, James Going, took over the business and also served as an alderman and mayor.
Erected by Town of Washington Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 36.891′ N, 92° 3.436′ W. Marker is in Washington, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It is on E. Carriere Street near N. Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 E Carriere 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cornelius Cozine House (a few steps from this marker); Leon Wolff Mercantile (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Washington Steamboat Whistle (about 400 feet away); Carel Wolff Medical Bldg. / Thrifty Way Pharmacy (about 400 feet away); Lastrapes Meat Market (about 400 feet away); Dominque Lalanne House and Store (about 500 feet away); Crawford House B&B / Captain James Wilson House (about 500 feet away); Captain Michel Tesson House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
2. Edward Going House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
