Historical Landmarks
Near The Ponderosa
- 386 Arlington Road Washington, LA 70589
- This three story home was built by Major Amos Webb, an early settler of St. Landry Parish.
- 304 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
- Steamboat Captain Gerand Carriere built this home which became known as “The Nicholson House”.
- 509 North St. John Street Washington, LA 70589
- This home was built by Francois Corso, who also built and owned The Steamboat Warehouse.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- 205 South Main Street Washington, LA 70589
- Steamboat Captain William Mayo built this home.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Arlington c. 1829
Carriere House c. early 1800s
De La Morandiere c. 1830
Historic Washington Art Gallery c. 1920
John Hunt Gordon House c. 1834
Landreneau House c. 1891
Lucien Dupre House c. 1840
Magnolia Ridge c. 1790
Mayo House c. 1840
Paradise House c. 1852
Starvation Point c. 1823
The Demaret House c. 1860
Washington Museum & Tourist Center
Wolff Home c. 1884