1861, April 12 First guns are fired in Civil War at Union installation at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, over question of southern states' right to secede from the Union.

LOUISIANA - St. Landry County

Academy of the Sacred Heart (added 1975 - - #75002079) Also known as Grand Coteau NE of Grand Coteau , Grand Coteau Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Person Architect, builder, or engineer: Young,Samuel, Moore,William Architectural Style: Greek Revival Historic Person: Murphy,Mother Xavier,et al. Significant Year: 1863, 1830, 1850 Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Education, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Social History Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Education, Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure, School Current Function: Education, Religion Current Sub-function: Religious Structure, School Arlington Plantation House (added 1982 - - #82004676) N of Washington off LA 103 , Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Greek Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Burleigh House (added 1982 - - #82004673) Burleigh Lane , Grand Coteau Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Chretien Point Plantation (added 1977 - - #77001519) 2 mi. SW of Sunset on Blue Spring Rd. , Sunset Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Young,Samuel, Harris,Jonathan Architectural Style: Georgian, Federal Area of Significance: Architecture, Military Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Donato, Martin, House (added 2005 - - #05000345) Also known as Donato, Auguste, House 8343 US 182 , Opelousas Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Black, Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Dubuisson, Edward Benjamin, House (added 1997 - - #97000059) 437 N. Court St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Ventre, Homer, Duncan, Herman Architectural Style: Colonial Revival, No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling Dupre, Jacques, House (added 2003 - - #90000543) Off US 167, N of Opelousas , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Colonial Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Fontenot, Alexandre, fils, House (added 1982 - - #82000453) S of Grand Prairie off LA 103 , Grand Praire Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Frozard Plantation House (added 1982 - - #82004674) Also known as Olivier Plantation S of Grand Coteau off LA 93 , Grand Coteau Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Olivier,Agricole, Frozard,Virgil Architectural Style: Other, Greek Revival, Stick/Eastlake Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Grand Coteau Historic District (added 1980 - - #80004320) Also known as See Also:Academy of the Sacred Heart LA 93 , Grand Coteau Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Greek Revival, Late Victorian Area of Significance: Education, Landscape Architecture, Other, Religion Period of Significance: 1900-1924, 1825-1849 Owner: Local , Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Religion Historic Sub-function: Animal Facility, Business, College, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Religion Current Sub-function: Animal Facility, Business, College, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling Homeplace (added 1980 - - #80004321) N of Washington on LA 182 , Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Greek Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling LaFleur House (added 1998 - - #98000179) Also known as Maison LaFleur 753 LA 748 , Grand Prairie Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling LaLanne, Dominique, House and Store (added 1976 - - #76002166) Also known as Old Schmit Hotel;Steamboat House SW corner of Bridge and Dejean Sts. , Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Agnelly,Joseph Architectural Style: Other, Colonial Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling, Specialty Store Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Labyche-Estorge House (added 1982 - - #82000454) 427 N. Market St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Labyche,Pierre Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Domestic Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Lamorandier-Prudhomme-Jackson House (added 1983 - - #83003635) Also known as Jackson House;Pine Grove Off US 167 , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Prudhomme,Andre, Lamorandier,Etienne Architectural Style: Greek Revival Area of Significance: Art, Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Lewis, John, House (added 1991 - - #91000418) Also known as Old Wyble House Address Restricted , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Federal Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Liberty Theatre (added 1987 - - #87000177) Also known as Liberty Center for the Performing Arts 200 W. Park Ave. , Eunice Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Entertainment/Recreation Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Local Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: Theater Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture MacLand Plantation House (added 2006 - - #80004322) 3.4 mi N of Washington on LA 10 , Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other, Greek Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Midland Branch Railroad Depot (added 1983 - - #83000538) 1st and North Sts. , Eunice Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local , Private Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Rail-Related Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Montet House (added 2006 - - #06000244) 157 Shady Ln. , Arnaudville Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Other, Federal Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Moundville Plantation House (added 1976 - - #76002167) Also known as Wartelle House 2.5 mi. NW of Washington off LA 103 , Washington Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Military, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Social History Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Mouton House (added 1991 - - #91001045) Also known as Old Governor's Mansion 261 N. Liberty St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Italianate, Greek Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Old Federal Building (added 1982 - - #82000455) 162 S. Court St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: O'Rourke, Jeremiah Architectural Style: Romanesque, Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Courthouse, Post Office Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Opelousas City Hall (added 1987 - - #87001470) Also known as Old Opelousas Market and City Hall Jct. of Market and Bellevue Sts., Courthouse Sq. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Classical Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Local Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: City Hall Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Opelousas Historic District (added 1989 - - #89000477) Also known as See Also:Old Federal Building;Opelousas City Hall Roughly bounded by Bellevue, Court St., Landry St., and Market St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Classical Revival, Greek Revival, Italianate Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Government Historic Sub-function: City Hall, Courthouse, Post Office Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Government Current Sub-function: Courthouse Plaisance School (added 2004 - - #04000080) Also known as Plaisance Rosenwald School 3264 LA 167 , Plaisance Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Black, Education Period of Significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Owner: Local Historic Function: Education Historic Sub-function: School Current Function: Education Current Sub-function: School Poiret Place (added 1983 - - #83000539) NW of Opelousas off LA 167 , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Poiret,Florentine Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Prudhomme, Michel, House (added 1977 - - #77001518) Also known as Ringrose 1152 Prudhomme Circle , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Prudhomme,Michel Architectural Style: Other, Colonial Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1750-1799 Owner: Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic Historic Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Animal Facility, Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Ray Homestead (added 1990 - - #90001758) 378 W. Bellevue St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Gothic Revival, Other, Greek Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Robin House and Barn (added 1999 - - #99001036) 1616 LA 31 , Amaudville Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Greek Revival, Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849, 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic Historic Sub-function: Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic, Vacant/Not In Use Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling St. Landry Catholic Church (added 1982 - - #82004675) 900 N. Union St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Owen & Diboll Architectural Style: Romanesque Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Private Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure Current Function: Religion Current Sub-function: Religious Structure St. Landry Lumber Company (added 1989 - - #89001044) 215 N. Railroad Ave. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Industry Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Specialty Store Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Specialty Store Starvation Point (added 1980 - - #80004323) N of Washington off LA 10/132 , Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling Sunset High School (added 1999 - - #99000556) 223 Marie St. , Sunset Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Education Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Local Historic Function: Education Historic Sub-function: School Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use Venus House (added 1991 - - #91000419) Also known as Jim Bowie House Jct. of US 190 and Academy St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1800-1824 Owner: Local Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Museum Washington Historic District (added 1978 - - #78003114) Also known as See Also:Lalanne,Dominique,House and Store LA 182 , Washington Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Transportation, Architecture Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Local , Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government Historic Sub-function: Business, City Hall, Single Dwelling Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government Current Sub-function: Business, City Hall, Single Dwelling White's Chapel United Methodist Church (added 1983 - - #83000540) S of Bunkie off LA 29 , Bunkie Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architectural Style: Late Gothic Revival Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Private Historic Function: Religion Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure Current Function: Religion Current Sub-function: Religious Structure Wier House (added 1995 - - #95000368) Also known as Joseph R. Wier Memorial Building;Hebrard House 310 E. Bellevue St. , Opelousas Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Federal Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1800-1824 Owner: Private Historic Function: Domestic Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

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