National Register of Historic Places listings in Winn Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
This article is about the cool and important places in Winn Parish, Louisiana that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic places!
In Winn Parish, which is in Louisiana, United States, there are 5 places currently on this list. You can even see where these places are on a map if their exact location coordinates are shared. Two other places were once on the list but have since been removed.
Historic Places in Winn Parish
This section lists the amazing places in Winn Parish that are currently recognized as historically important.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brister School House |
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(#01000808) |
Parish Road 240 and Brister School Rd. 32°00′01″N 92°27′34″W / 32.000278°N 92.459444°W |
Sikes | The Brister School House is an old school building that teaches us about education in the past. It was added to the list in 2001. |
| 2 | Gum Springs Recreation Area |
(#10000986) |
12312 US 84 West, Kistachie National Forest 31°53′51″N 92°47′16″W / 31.8975°N 92.787778°W |
Winnfield vicinity | The Gum Springs Recreation Area is a natural spot within the Kisatchie National Forest. It's recognized for its historical importance, perhaps as a place where people gathered or for its natural features. It joined the list in 2010. | |
| 3 | George Parker Long House |
(#82002803) |
1401 Maple St. 31°55′37″N 92°37′38″W / 31.926944°N 92.627222°W |
Winnfield | This house belonged to George Parker Long, an important person in the area's history. It was added to the National Register in 1982. | |
| 4 | Phillips School |
(#00000073) |
Approximately ½ mile west of the junction of Louisiana Highway 421 and Harrisburg Rd. 31°45′10″N 92°46′02″W / 31.752778°N 92.767222°W |
Atlanta | Phillips School is another historic school building, located near Atlanta. It was recognized for its historical value in 2000. | |
| 5 | St. Maurice Methodist Church |
(#97000964) |
Junction of Louisiana Highways 71 and Louisiana Highway 477 31°45′34″N 92°57′29″W / 31.759444°N 92.958056°W |
St. Maurice | The St. Maurice Methodist Church is an important religious building in the community of St. Maurice. It was added to the list in 1997. | |
| 6 | St. Maurice Plantation |
(#79001104) |
Off Louisiana Highway 477 31°45′22″N 92°57′54″W / 31.756111°N 92.965°W |
St. Maurice | The St. Maurice Plantation is a historic property that tells us about the area's past, especially its agricultural history. It was listed in 1979. |
Former Listings
Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much, or if it is destroyed.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | City or town | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winnfield Hotel |
(#80001775) |
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302 E. Main St. 31°55′34″N 92°38′13″W / 31.926111°N 92.636944°W |
Winnfield | The Winnfield Hotel was once a historic landmark in Winnfield, listed in 1980. However, it was removed from the list in 2016. |
Images for kids
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The Brister School House, a historic building in Sikes.
