On South CC Duson Street (State Highway 13) south of North Street, on the left when traveling south.
On this site C.C. Duson drove a stake and said: "On this spot I will build a town and name it for my wife, Eunice." An auction of lots was held here to start the town, Sept. 12, 1894. Depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m85828) HM
On South Second Street south of Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190), on the left when traveling south.
Among first to record Cajun music, bridging old and new tunes, styles and dances influencing generations. French side Un des premiers à enregistrer la musique Cadienne. Son melange de styles influence encore les artisted des nos jours. — — Map (db m175143) HM
On East Maple Avenue near Nimitz Street, on the right when traveling west.
English Original site of Arnestor Johnson's Dry Goods Store. Said to be the first to sell Cajun boudin in the 1940s. A south Louisiana delicacy. French Le premier site du Magasin de Grosserie D'Arnestor Johnson, soi-disant le premier . . . — — Map (db m180945) HM
On Academy Street, on the left when traveling east.
Second oldest institution of learning in Louisiana, opened in 1821 by Mother Audé and Sister Layton, Religious of the Sacred Heart. The Society was brought to America in 1818 by Blessed Philippine Duchesne. — — Map (db m20027) HM
On Gardiner Avenue (State Highway 93) 0.1 miles east of Interstate 49, in the median.
Early and important center of Catholic education. Noted for its Creole architecture. Town developed around Academy of Sacred Heart, founded in 1821, and St. Charles Jesuit College, founded in 1837. — — Map (db m69329) HM
Near West Atchafalaya Floodway Road (Parish Highway 3-95) 6 miles north of Interstate 10.
The Atchafalaya Basin is made up of three floodways - The West Atchafalaya Floodway, The Morganza Floodway and the Lower Atchafalaya Basin Floodway - which together are designed to move floodwaters south to the Gulf of Mexico. Prior to the . . . — — Map (db m117196) HM
On State Highway 105 1.5 miles north of Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north.
The Flood Control Act of 1966 authorized the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water Project, which provided funding for the construction of the system that now transfers water from the Atchafalaya River into Bayou Teche and the Vermilion River. Efforts to . . . — — Map (db m114155) HM
On Bayou Manuel Road 1.5 miles north of Whiskey Bay Highway (State Highway 975), on the left when traveling north.
Big Alabama Bayou Big Alabama and Little Alabama Bayous are now cut off by levees, but once were bustling waterways, full of fisherman, trappers, hunters and more. The town of Sherburne, now long gone, once stood on the banks of the Big . . . — — Map (db m129800) HM
Near Bayou Manuel Road 1.5 miles north of Whiskey Bay Highway (State Road 975).
Bottomland hardwood forests are seasonally flooded and are commonly known as swamps. These areas once covered great regions of the South but are now a patchwork system of fragmented lands.Great swamps had many things that attracted early visitors. . . . — — Map (db m135040)
On Mistric Street (Route 731) east of Louisiana Highway 31, on the left when traveling east.
Its location between Opelousas and Arnaudville on the Zydeco Cajun Prairie Byway gives Leonville a unique culture of trail riding,
boudin making and Creole French speaking. Leonville was founded as a settlement of free men of color or gens de . . . — — Map (db m286295) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally located in the community of Prairie Rhonde,
next to the Emar Andrepont home, this 19th century
cabinette was donated by the family of Dewey Ledoux
and moved to the village in 1992.
While outhouses typically featured two seats, one . . . — — Map (db m127819) HM
On East Landry Street near South Academy Street, on the right when traveling east.
Acadian House
Built 1971
This building, which once served as the Opelousas Tourist Information Center, was
constructed to resemble a typical Cajun home of the 1800s. Popular from 1765 to
1900, the Acadian House was made from Louisiana . . . — — Map (db m224354) HM
On State Highway 182 0.2 miles south of Judson Walsh Drive (Parish Route 1-250), on the left when traveling south.
Here, on October 21, 1863, during the Great Texas Overland Expedition, Union troops under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks, forced Confederates, under Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor, to evacuate Opelousas and move his defensive line 7 miles north. 12 days . . . — — Map (db m85920) HM
On West Church Street near North Market Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1897, when there were few local schools for Blacks, the 7th District Baptist School was founded and housed in the original church building on this site. It was 1 of 2 private schools for area Blacks. — — Map (db m98730) HM
On North Main Street near Bellevue Street, on the right when traveling south.
Named for Joseph Bloch (c. 1833-1900), who emigrated from France and operated a successful mercantile store on this corner from the late 1850s until the later part of that century. The building that housed the store was known as the Miramond . . . — — Map (db m147018) HM
On West Bellevue Street near North Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
Named for J. Adam Budd who owned a building on this corner for many years, where he operated a saloon. Another business also located in the Budd Bulding in the early 1900s was an Elk Restaurant owned by chef Charles A. "Didee" Lastrapes, who later . . . — — Map (db m146840) HM
On North Main Street at East Bellevue Street on North Main Street.
One of the earliest buildings to occupy this corner was built by Mrs. Ann Meremon as a memorial to her late husband, Jean Meremon. Bataille Dry Goods operated on this site in 1847. Later, Joseph Bloch owned the store from 1860 through the 1890s. . . . — — Map (db m147244) HM
On South Market Street north of Ronald Reagan Highway (East Landry Street) (U.S. 190), on the left when traveling north.
Construction began in November 1919 and was completed the
following year, opening as the home to Christman & Riseman
Hardware and Furniture Store. The building was later leased
to Collins Conrad of Breaux Bridge, who renovated it and
opened The . . . — — Map (db m145719) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) near South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
This turn of the century doctor's office, built by Dr. Ertemon Lafleur, was originally located one mile west of the junction of Louisiana highways 103 and 104 in the community of Prairie Ronde. The office is a reminder of how medical practice has . . . — — Map (db m107590) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in the 1880s by Emar Andrepont, this building is typical of an old "general" country store. Originally built in the rural St. Landry Parish community of Prairie Ronde, the store operated for nearly 100 years. It was first owned by Emar, and . . . — — Map (db m107923) HM
The J.S. Clark walkway is a tribute to J.S. Clark High School, its faculty, staff, students and the people of Opelousas, Louisiana.J.S. Clark High School was an endemic institution located at 1100 E. Leo Street in Opelousas, Louisiana. The school . . . — — Map (db m108010) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling east.
The expansion of the Teche Federal Bank on Landry Street in Opelousas led to the relocation of the Jarrell Home to Le Vieux VillageThe history of the house dates back to 1898 when it was the property of Dr. Vincent Boagni, a noted Opelousas . . . — — Map (db m107988) HM
On West Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Court Street, on the left when traveling west.
This giant live oak tree is over 350 years old and
is named in honor of legendary adventurer and
hero of the Battle of the Alamo, Colonel
James "Jim” Bowie, who lived in Opelousas
for part of his life.
The Jim Bowie Oak is a charter . . . — — Map (db m145660) HM
On East Landry Street (U.S. 190) at South Main Street (State Route 182), on the left when traveling west on East Landry Street.
Named for the family of Felix King (1819-1897), who owned a general merchandise store on this corner as early as 1847. King also served as President of the Board of Police for some years. When King went out of business, other merchants occupied the . . . — — Map (db m187463) HM
On East St. Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
The La Chapelle house stood at the corner of Union and Grolee streets in Opelousas for more that a century. Clerk of Court records indicate the home was built by Herbert La Chapelle, a French Canadian who moved to Opelousas where he purchased land . . . — — Map (db m107726) HM
On West Bellevue Street at South MArket Street, on the left when traveling east on West Bellevue Street.
These offices of prominent Opelousas attorneys have been used for over 100 years and the owners have preserved the original atmosphere of the past. — — Map (db m145717) HM
Near East Landry (U.S. 190) east of South Campus Street, on the left when traveling west.
French for "the old village," Le Vieux Village is a park created by a collection of restored historic structures from Opelousas and surrounding areas of St. Landry Parish. The village depicts the unique and diverse historical and cultural heritage . . . — — Map (db m107525) HM
On Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190) near Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
This Monument is dedicated to the men and women of St. Landry Parish who honorably served our country and to those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice for Freedom World War II Korean War Vietnam War Erected by the Opelousas Elks Lodge #1048 B.P.O.E . . . — — Map (db m147589) WM
On North Lombard Street at East Bellevue Street, on the right when traveling north on North Lombard Street.
The first Methodist Church in Louisiana began here in 1805 and is called "The Cradle of Louisiana Methodism." The first conference of Louisiana Methodists convened here in 1847. — — Map (db m114178) HM
On East Bellevue Street at Lombard Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bellevue Street.
In 1805, Elisha W. Bowman was sent as a Missionary to Louisiana by Bishops Whatcoat and Asbury, reaching Appelousas territory in late 1805. He organized a Methodist Society in Opelousas early in 1806, which was as near as can be . . . — — Map (db m114154) HM
Near South Academy Street near Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190), on the left when traveling south.
In 2009, a former century old Union Pacific freight depot was restored to become the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum.Opelousas was one of the many railway destinations for thousands of homeless children rescued from the streets of New York City from . . . — — Map (db m107838) HM
On North Main Street (State Highway 182) north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
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Lt. Fr. Joseph "Verbis" Lafleur was born to Valentine and Agatha Dupre Lafleur on January 24, 1912 in Ville Platte, LA and later moved to Opelousas, LA in 1926. From St. Landry Catholic Church, he was accepted by the Diocese . . . — — Map (db m86781) HM WM
On North Court Street north of East Landry Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north.
Named for Manon Baldwin, a Free Woman of Color and one of the first known businesswomen in Opelousas. The businesses she owned included a tavern and boarding house that were operated on this corner until her death in 1858. — — Map (db m145918) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Campus Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built by Davenport, Iowa Ironworks Company, the Mary Jane Steam Engine was a wood-burner and, at its best speed, traveled 25 miles per hour. Records indicate the train was used for at least 50 years before it was retired. In 1959, civic organizers . . . — — Map (db m107491) HM
Near Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190) 0.3 miles west of Wallior Street, on the right when traveling west.
Myrtle Grove Cemetery was once known as the "Protestant Cemetery."
In April 1837, the City of Opelousas named a two man-committee to locate four arpents (an old French unit of
land measurement) of property for a public burial ground. A sexton . . . — — Map (db m145718) HM
On South Court Street south of East Landry Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north.
This three story Romanesque Revival building has
been an Opelousas landmark for over a century. Begun
in 1890 and completed the following year, at the time
it was one of the largest federal buildings in the state.
In 1933, the Federal Court . . . — — Map (db m146177) HM
On South Court Street north of East Landry Street (U.S. 190), on the right when traveling north.
Operating under several different names, a hotel once occupied this spot; an inn and tavern is recorded being here in the late 1700s. Most notably was the Eagle Hotel where the legislature convened during the Civil War when Opelousas served as the . . . — — Map (db m145949) HM
On South Court Street at Bellevue Street, on the left when traveling north on South Court Street.
Organized on April 26, 1910, the Union Bank & Trust Company purchased this site from J.B. Sandoz for $7,000 and built the current structure. Prior to this, the property had been home to a restaurant, barber shop, saloon and warehouse, but the . . . — — Map (db m147014) HM
On Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190) west of South Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
After the Union occupation of New Orleans and surrounding territory in the spring of 1862 the state offices were moved to Opelousas. From here Governor Thomas Moore issued an address to the people urging them to continue the struggle, and the state . . . — — Map (db m85895) HM
On Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190) west of South Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
[English:]
Poste des Opelousas founded by French traders middle of 18th century. Headquarters district of Opelousas under Spanish 1769. Parish seat of "Old Imperial St. Landry" 1808. State Capital 1862-1863. . . . — — Map (db m85896) HM
On East Prudhomme Street east of Viking Lane, on the right when traveling east.
St. Mary's Academy, founded by Fr. Raymond for boys, 1855, combined with Academy of the Immaculate Conception for girls opened by the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1856. St. Joseph's School, 1874, renamed Holy Ghost, was founded by the . . . — — Map (db m85217) HM
On Ronald Reagan Highway (Vine Street) (State Highway 190) east of South Academy Street (Highway 3253), on the right when traveling east.
Site of first public school for People of Color in Opelousas. Also known as St. Landry Parish Training School. School constructed on property donated by the City of Opelousas in 1918. — — Map (db m85216) HM
On East Landry (U.S. 190) south of Campus Street, on the right when traveling east.
Opelousas First and Famous Birthplace Of Zydeco Music
Birthplace Of Swamp Pop Music
First Protestant (Methodist) Church In Louisiana & Oldest Methodist Church
West Of The Mississippi - 1806
First Masonic Temple West Of The Mississippi- . . . — — Map (db m134002) HM
On South Court Street at Bellevue Street on South Court Street.
Charles Pitre owned a building on this corner for many years. The Pitre building housed several businesses, including Eddy's Pool Hall. and Saloon and the Eddy Hotel. In 1904, the building was destroyed by fire. In 1911, Union Bank and Trust . . . — — Map (db m146178) HM
On Ronal Reagan Highway (Route 190) east of S. Academy St., on the right when traveling east.
Preston Fontenot, better known as 'Sweet', was a member of the J.S.
Clark High School class of 1961. Preston was a very popular and
intelligent student. He was a member of the 1958 and 1959 AA LIALA
state track championship teams, but 'Sweet's . . . — — Map (db m224355) HM
Rodney "Dice" Milburn JS Clark High School
Broke the Louisiana high school
hurdles record with a
• 13.5 sec. in the 120 yd. high hurdles
• 18.7 sec in the 180 yd. low hurdles.
LIALO records
• 1968
All-American Track team member
• . . . — — Map (db m307762) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
On June 20, 1994, an assault occurred at Fairchild Air Force Base by a gunman during which 4 personnel were killed and 23 wounded. Rosa B., a civilian nurse at the base hospital, risked her life as a first responder to prevent further loss of life. . . . — — Map (db m108137) HM WM
On East St. Landry Street (U.S. 190) west of South Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
1) Sweet potatoes introduced and promoted throughout the area by John Sibille, brought prosperity and made Sunset the largest shipping point for yams in the world during the 1940's and 1950's. In the 1940's, Sunset became known as the "Sweet Potato . . . — — Map (db m107613) HM
On East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
On April 4, 1809, Louisiana cotton planter Jean Henri Lastrapes became the proud father of a new baby boy. Because this was his seventh son, he immediately sent workers out to gather seven small live oak trees, intending to surround his home with . . . — — Map (db m107480) HM
On East Landry Street (U.S. 190) 0.1 miles west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Established at the turn of the 20th century by
Dr. Creighton Shute, this building served as
a general merchandise store and pharmacy.
This property is of significance in U.S. history as
Clyde Barrow, of the notorious Barrow Gang,
received his . . . — — Map (db m145872) HM
On South Union Street (State Highway 182) at East Andrus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Union Street.
James Bowie lived here with his family from 1815 to 1824. The Bowies operated several sawmills along the bayous of St. Landry Parish. The famous Bowie knife became a legend in Opelousas prior to his heroic death at the Alamo. — — Map (db m85968) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Acedemy Street, on the right when traveling east.
This small, single frame wood structure was built in 1948 as a house of worship for the African American Methodist congregation in the small, rural St. Landry Parish village of Palmetto. The church purchased a parcel of land located at the end of . . . — — Map (db m107925) HM
On North Union Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Union Street.
Side 1Established circa 1798; Opelousas oldest cemetery. Located on land donated by Michel Prudhomme in 1796. It is the final resting place of numerous New York Orphan Train Riders and many veterans of wars dating back to the American . . . — — Map (db m114225) HM
On East Church Street east of North Main Street (Louisiana Highway 182), on the right when traveling west.
Founded as the "Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Post of Opelousas" by Capuchin monks. First recorded church ritual performed in 1756: first pastor Fr. Valentin. In 1796 Michel Prudhomme donated 120 arpents of land for the present . . . — — Map (db m86739) HM
On North Main Street (State Highway 182) north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
The second largest Catholic Church in the south was established in 1776 and was named after the Bishop of Paris in 1650. Two former pastors are buried beneath its floor. Jim Bowie, hero of the Alamo was baptized and married here in 1814.
In the . . . — — Map (db m86742) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) near South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
Jesuit priests brought sugarcane into south Louisiana in 1751. Soon, a thriving industry was born in Louisiana.A product of the late 18th and 19th centuries, these sphere-shaped kettles which were made from cast iron, were primarily used in the . . . — — Map (db m107597) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the right when traveling east.
Major Amos Webb, who built Arlington Plantation in nearby Washington, Louisiana, bought additional land near the north bank of Bayou Bouef in 1836, and built Macland Plantation for his son, Dr. Louis Archibald Webb in circa 1842.The Thislethwaite . . . — — Map (db m155005) HM
On Ronald Reagan Highway / East Landry Highway (U.S. 190) at Wallior Street, on the left when traveling west on Ronald Reagan Highway / East Landry Highway.
In late August of 1779, men of the Opelousas Post Militia left from
this place to join other militia units to attack British forces in the
lower Mississippi Valley. They crossed the Atchafalaya swamp to join
Brig. General Bernardo de Gálvez, the . . . — — Map (db m172278) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally located on Court Street on the east-west route of the Union Pacific Railroad, this building was once used as a freight depot and it is one of the last train depots of its kind in Louisiana. The depot was used until the late 1980s, when . . . — — Map (db m107839) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Venus House was the first building to be relocated to Le Vieux Village in 1973. This French Creole style home was donated by the Earl Fontenot family. The home was originally located in the small community of Grand Prairie. In 1975, the house . . . — — Map (db m107490) HM
Near East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling east.
This building is typical of a two-room country schoolhouse. It was built at a time when horse drawn carriages transported children to school. The school's original location was the northern St. Landry Parish community of Whiteville.Generally, each . . . — — Map (db m108008) HM
On U.S. 167 west of Durio Road, on the right when traveling west.
Plaisance School was built in 1921 at a total cost of $4,500.00. Funds for construction were donated by Julius Rosenwald Fund - $1,200.00; the Plaisance black community - $3,100.00; and the St. Landry parish school authorities and the white . . . — — Map (db m107477) HM
On U.S. 167 just west of Dupre Road, on the left when traveling west.
Organized by the St. Marks Baptist Assoc. The first pastor was Rev. Atkins Leday, Sr., who ministered to members from Plaisance/St. Landry Parish and nearby area. The purpose of the church was to encourage religion, education, charity, and the . . . — — Map (db m291286) HM
On Bayou Road (State Highway 741) near Third Street, on the left when traveling east.
Steamboat travel was frequently affected by low water, immovable rafts of debris, underwater snags and shifting sandbars, including one at the junction of Bayou Courtableau and the Atchafalaya River called Le Petit Diable ("The Little . . . — — Map (db m114305) HM
On Teche Street at Ronald Reagan Highway (U.S. 190), on the left when traveling north on Teche Street.
Busy port during steamboat days; named after the Barre family. In 1765 Charles Barre bought 8800 arpents from Jacque Guillaume Courtableau, 1st Commandant, Opelousas Post. Here Bayou Courtableau gives birth to Bayou Teche. — — Map (db m85865) HM
Port actif à l'époque du bateau
à vapeur. Appelé d'après le nom de la
famille Barré. En 1765 Charles Barré
acheta 8800 arpents de terre à
Jacques Guillaume Courtableau, le
premier Commandant du Poste des
Opelousas. C'est ici que le
Bayou . . . — — Map (db m136231) HM
On Bayou Road (State Road 731) near 3rd Street (State Road 731).
Did you know that bayous were the early highways of travel? The founding and growth of Port Barre are linked to its location along Bayou
Courtableau and Bayou Teche. The town began as a trading post before becoming a steamboat landing and later . . . — — Map (db m286294) HM
On Napoleon Avenue (State Highway 182) at State Highway 754, on the left when traveling west on Napoleon Avenue.
"While Texas will mourn the loss of her brave sons, she will treasure the memory as the glorious martyrs of our common country's independence." The above words echo from the report of Colonel O. M. Roberts regarding men of the 11th, 15th & 18th Tx. . . . — — Map (db m20025) HM
On Chretien Point Road 1.1 miles north of Louisiana Highway 356, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of two unknown soldiers of Semmes Battery 1st Confederate Light Artillery who lost their lives on 10/15/1863 during the Battle of Little Carrion Crow Bayou. Their names may have been forgotten but their devotion to duty and country have . . . — — Map (db m85894) HM
On St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway (State Highway 103) at Water Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway.
The width of Bayou Courtableau at the Town of Washington was too narrow to maintain steamboat operations until a turning basin was completed in 1848, allowing steamboats to reverse course and head back downstream. Originally called the . . . — — Map (db m114285) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 10/182) near Garrique Street, on the right when traveling west.
502 Main Street Lucien Dupré operated a meat market on the corner of Main and Dupré Streets. He later became a rice farmer near Grandenigo's Island. — — Map (db m244486) HM
At one time, William Nathaniel
Curley, an Ireland native, lived
in this house. He served as town
mayor from 1880-1884. The
Bidstrup family, of Danish
heritage, later owned the house
for many years. — — Map (db m266818) HM
On West Hill Street north of St. John Street, on the right when traveling south.
Thomas Anderson purchased this
lot, including all buildings, from
the Jean Baptiste Jacquard Estate
in 1848 for $540. It was used as a
clinic for many town doctors until
1982. — — Map (db m241864) HM
310 N. Main St
This original building has served
as offices for dentists and
physicians. Carel Wolff was the
owner from 1884 to 1917. — — Map (db m243940) HM
508 N. Corso Street 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. — — Map (db m247882) HM
On East Carriere Street near West Gardnier Street.
Captain James Wilson built this home as a small Acadian style cottage, with additions made in later years. Captain William Crawford, a retired steamboat captain, purchased the home in 1864 and later opened a grocery store, saloon, and icehouse in . . . — — Map (db m243438) HM
On St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway (State Highway 103) near North Bridge Street.
317 N. Bridge Street
Also known as the Schmidt Hotel,
this home was built by Dominque
Lalanne in the Dutch Colonial
style. Over the years, it was a
hotel, a general store, and a
rooming house. — — Map (db m243447) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m266814) HM
On E. Carriere Street near N. Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
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. — — Map (db m269612) HM
On North Washington Street at St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway on North Washington Street.
This community park was developed on a vacant lot left when the Michel Galland House (c. 1830) was relocated. The park is named in honor of Ethel Landreneau, a remarkable life-long Washington citizen, for her innumerable contributions to the . . . — — Map (db m244046) HM
506 E. Carriere
When the house was sold in 1900,
all furniture, a buggy, and a horse
named Hazel were included. The
home was later purchased by Dr.
Thomas Maxwell Toler. — — Map (db m243424) HM
On Hinckley Street north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
Asa Norton, fur trapper and trader, and his wife, Anna, built this house and planted the live oaks around 1811. After being damaged by fire, the home was rebuilt in the 1830's by steamboat captain Oramel Hinckley. The family cemetery, dating to . . . — — Map (db m241827) HM
On West Carriere Street north of St. John Street, on the left when traveling north.
225 W. Carriere
This lot was first purchased by Jacob
Bogard from Francois Corso in 1837. The
property has ties to several historically
notable people, including Jacques Andre dit
LaFleur (a/k/a "Tapske," Governor
Bienville's Choctaw and . . . — — Map (db m244489) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 182/10) east of St. Landry Veterans Highway (State Highway 103), on the right when traveling east.
408 Main Street
Jacob Plonksy, a businessman
who migrated from Prussia, built
the original home and owned a
mercantile and opera house. — — Map (db m243941) HM
On North Bridge Street near St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway.
511 N. Bridge
Jean Marie Lalanne, half-brother
of Dominque, built this home in
the Greek Revival style with wrap
around porch, reminiscent of a
steamboat, and fleurs de lis on
each dormer. — — Map (db m243443) HM
On South Washington Street near North Hill Street.
David Jasper McNicoll says in
his memoir, Looking Back at
Washington, that his
grandparents had a
residence and machine shop
at the site at least by 1868. — — Map (db m266820) HM
On West De Jean Street/ Grand Prairie Highway (Route 103) west of St. John Street.
236 Dejean
R. S. Wilkins built this home. His
son-in-law, Dr. Edwin Cushman,
later located his home and office
here. John Mark and Naia Ardoin
Landreneau purchased the home in
1935. It is still owned by the
Landreneau family. — — Map (db m247888) HM
104 S. Main
This building was formerly
Lastrapes Meat Market and Kirt
Soileau Hardware. Second Plaque This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior Third . . . — — Map (db m243713) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 182/10) east of Carriere Street, on the right when traveling east.
202 N. Main
The original two-story building
was built by Thomas Watkins to
serve as a home and store. It was
later purchased by Leon and
Julian Wolff, who rebuilt the store
in 1935. Second marker This property
has been placed on the . . . — — Map (db m243939) HM
On Saint Landry Veterans Memorial Highway (State Highway 103) near Church Street.
St. Landry Veterans Memorial
Originally located in Lettsworth,
Louisiana, this church was
relocated to Washington in the
early twenty-first century. — — Map (db m243444) HM
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