About this property
The Ethridge House is a historic house located at 401 Louise Street in Colfax, Louisiana, in an old neighborhood by the Red River levee. Built in 1900 by T.Q. Long and sold to Emuel Allen Ethridge in 1907, the house it is a "retardataire" Greek Revival residence, backward-looking in its architectural style for its age. It is a 1+1⁄2-story frame cottage.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 89001043. It was listed on August 6, 1989.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ethridge House listed on the National Register?
Ethridge House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Ethridge House?
Ethridge House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ethridge House?
The period of significance for Ethridge House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Ethridge House?
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