The Ponderosa

Historical Landmarks

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    Arlington c. 1829

    • 386 Arlington Road Washington, LA 70589
    • This three story home was built by Major Amos Webb, an early settler of St. Landry Parish.

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    Carriere House c. early 1800s

    • 304 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • Steamboat Captain Gerand Carriere built this home which became known as “The Nicholson House”.

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    De La Morandiere c. 1830

    • 509 North St. John Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This home was built by Francois Corso, who also built and owned The Steamboat Warehouse.

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    Historic Washington Art Gallery c. 1920

    • 514 St. Landry Veterans Memorial Highway Washington, LA 70589
    • Originally this was a Methodist Church in Lettsworth, LA. Open Saturday 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm

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    Hotel Klaus Est. 2024

    • 203 N Main St, Washington, LA 70589
    • A Newly restored boutique hotel in the heart of Washington, Louisiana's National Historic District. A New Luxury Boutique Experience.

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    John Hunt Gordon House c. 1834

    • 604 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This house was built by steamboat Captain John Gordon Hunt. It is known today as the Elter House.

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    Landreneau House c. 1891

    • 235 DeJean Street Washington, LA 70589
    • Dr. Edwin Cushman built his home on a lot bought from his mother-in-law, Fannie Anderson Wilkins for $400.00

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    Lucien Dupre House c. 1840

    • 502 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This home is known as The Muller House. It was sold to Lawrence Muller in 1922 for $1,500.

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    Magnolia Ridge c. 1790

    • Hwy 103 Prescott Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This house began as a small dwelling for an overseer. It was built by John Collins on 320 acres of land bounty for his participation in the Lewis and Clark Expedition and named “Oakland” (now known as Magnolia Ridge).

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    Mayo House c. 1840

    • 205 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • Steamboat Captain William Mayo built this home.

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    Paradise House c. 1852

    • 324 DeJean Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This home was built by Dr. Edward Heard and wife Sara Webb on property purchased for $1,200. Oral tradition says it was built by Amos Webb, father of Sara, and given to her as a wedding gift.

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    Starvation Point c. 1823

    • 200 Hwy 745 Washington, LA 70589
    • The common thought is that it was built by Luc Collins. Records indicate that it was built by George Honorè Guillaumè Stevens.

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    The Demaret House c. 1860

    • 415 North St. John Street Washington, LA 70589
    • This home was built by Pierre and Elizabeth Casse who opened and operated a general merchandise store.

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    Washington Museum & Tourist Center

    • Phone: 337-826-3627
    • Address: 404 North Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • The museum was built with brick salvaged from the Plonsky Opera House and Store which burned in 1902.

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    Wolff Home c. 1884

    • 216 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
    • Leon Wolff built his home on the site of the wagon yard which served his general store located on Main Street. The last wagon was sold in 1952.

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