National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana facts for kids

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This page is all about the cool historic places in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about America's past.

In St. Landry Parish, there are 36 places currently on this important list. One place used to be on the list but was later removed. Let's explore some of these amazing historic sites!

Historic Gems in St. Landry Parish

Here are some of the fantastic places in St. Landry Parish that are recognized for their history:

• Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau: This historic school was added to the list in 1975. It's a beautiful and old educational place.
• Arlington Plantation House in Washington: This old plantation house joined the list in 1982. It's located north of Washington.
• Burleigh House in Grand Coteau: Another historic home in Grand Coteau, listed in 1982.
• Chretien Point Plantation near Sunset: This plantation was added to the list in 1977. It's a significant historical site.
• Martin Donato House in Opelousas: This house in Opelousas became a historic listing in 2005.
• Edward Benjamin Dubuisson House in Opelousas: Located on North Court Street, this house was listed in 1997.
• Alexandre Fontenot fils House near Grand Prairie: This house, south of Grand Prairie, was added in 1982.
• Frozard Plantation House near Grand Coteau: Another plantation house near Grand Coteau, listed in 1982.
• Grand Coteau Historic District in Grand Coteau: This isn't just one building, but a whole area! It includes many historic spots along Louisiana Highway 93 and was listed in 1980.
• Homeplace in Washington: This historic home north of Washington was added to the list in 1980.
• Labyche-Estorge House in Opelousas: This house on North Market Street was listed in 1982.
• LaFleur House near Grand Prairie: This house on Louisiana Highway 748 was added in 1998.
• Dominique LaLanne House and Store in Washington: This unique house and store combination was listed in 1976.
• Lamorandier-Prudhomme-Jackson House in Opelousas: This house near U.S. Route 167 was listed in 1983.
• John Lewis House in Opelousas: This house was added to the list in 1991. Its exact address is restricted for privacy.
• Liberty Theatre in Eunice: This historic theater on West Park Avenue was listed in 1987. Imagine all the shows and movies people watched there!
• Midland Branch Railroad Depot in Eunice: This old train station in Eunice was listed in 1983. Train depots were very important for travel and trade long ago.
• Montet House in Arnaudville: This house on Shady Lane was added in 2006.
• Moundville Plantation House near Washington: This plantation house, northwest of Washington, was listed in 1976.
• Mouton House in Opelousas: This house on North Liberty Street was listed in 1991. Sadly, it was destroyed by a fire in 2016.
• Old Federal Building in Opelousas: This building on South Court Street was listed in 1982.
• Opelousas City Hall in Opelousas: The city hall building, at the junction of Market and Bellevue Streets, was added in 1987.
• Opelousas Historic District in Opelousas: Like Grand Coteau, this is a whole historic area in Opelousas, listed in 1989.
• Plaisance School in Plaisance: This school, built in 1921, is special because it's a Rosenwald School that is still used for education today! It was listed in 2004.
• Poiret Place near Opelousas: This place northwest of Opelousas was added in 1983.
• Michel Prudhomme House in Opelousas: This house on Prudhomme Circle was listed in 1977.
• Ray Homestead in Opelousas: This homestead on West Bellevue Street was added in 1990.
• Robin House and Barn in Arnaudville: This house and barn on Louisiana Highway 31 were listed in 1999.
• St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas: This beautiful church on North Union Street was listed in 1982.
• St. Landry Lumber Company in Opelousas: This old lumber company building on North Railroad Avenue was added in 1989.
• Starvation Point near Washington: This site north of Washington was listed in 1980.
• Sunset High School in Sunset: This historic high school on Marie Street was added in 1999.
• Venus House in Opelousas: This house at the junction of U.S. Route 190 and Academy Street was listed in 1991.
• Washington Historic District in Washington: This historic area along Louisiana Highway 182 was listed in 1978.
• White's Chapel United Methodist Church near Bunkie: This church south of Bunkie was added in 1983.
• Wier House in Opelousas: This house on East Bellevue Street was listed in 1995.

Places Formerly on the List

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen for different reasons, like if a building is changed too much or is no longer standing.

• Jacques Dupre House near Opelousas: This house was listed in 1990 but was removed in 2003.
• MacLand Plantation House near Washington: This plantation house was listed in 1980 but was removed in 2006.