National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington Parish, Louisiana facts for kids

Location of Washington Parish in Louisiana

Hey there! Did you know that some buildings and places are so important that they get put on a special list? This list is called the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a hall of fame for places that tell us about America's past.

In Washington Parish, Louisiana, there are 18 amazing places on this list! These spots are super important because they show us what life was like long ago, or they played a big part in history. Let's explore some of these cool historic places!

Historic Places in Washington Parish

Washington Parish is home to many interesting buildings and sites that have been recognized for their historical importance. These places help us understand the history of the area and the people who lived there.

Franklinton's Special Spots

Franklinton has several buildings on the National Register. Many of these are old homes that show us how people used to live.

• The Robert H. Babington House at 608 Main Street was added to the list in 1979.
• The Thomas M. Babington House at 828 Main Street joined the list in 1995. It's another historic home in Franklinton.
• The Brumfield Homestead at 47082 T.C. Brumfield Road was recognized in 2014. A homestead is a place where a family lived and worked the land for many years.
• Franklinton High School at 617 Main Street became historic in 1998. Imagine going to school in a building that's part of history!
• The Greenlaw House at 613 10th Avenue was also added in 1998.
• The Knight Cabin and the Sylvest House are both located at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds. They were added to the list in 1979. These cabins give us a peek into early life in the area.
• The Bouey Moore Homestead at 19068 Moore Road was listed in 2009.
• The D.A. Varnado and Son Store at 936 Pearl Street was added in 2001. This old store reminds us of how people used to shop.
• The Warren House at 29296 Louisiana Highway 25 North was listed in 1998.

Bogalusa's Important Buildings

Bogalusa also has some cool historic places that are worth learning about.

• The Bogalusa City Hall at 214 Arkans Hall Avenue was added in 1979. This is where important city decisions are made.
• The Bogalusa Railroad Station at 400 Austin Street joined the list in 1980. Train stations were once very busy places, connecting towns and people.
• The Robert "Bob" Hicks House at 924 East Robert "Bob" Hicks Street (formerly 9th Street) was listed in 2015. This house is special because it was the home of a very important local Civil Rights leader from the 1960s. He worked hard to make things fair for everyone.
• The Sullivan House at 223 South Border Drive was recognized in 1979.
• The US Post Office at 305 Avenue B was added in 1983. This is where letters and packages have been sent and received for many years.

Other Historic Homes

A couple of other historic homes are located outside of the main cities in Washington Parish.

• The Nehemiah Magee House is southwest of Mount Hermon. It was listed in 1982.
• The Robert D. Magee House is west of Angie, off Louisiana Highway 438. It was added to the list in 1982.

These places are like time capsules, helping us remember and learn about the past of Washington Parish!

Images for kids

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  The Thomas M. Babington House in Franklinton.

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  Franklinton High School, a historic school building.

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  The Greenlaw House in Franklinton.

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  The Sylvest House at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds.

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  The D.A. Varnado and Son Store, an old general store.