Knight Cabin
National Register of Historic Places

Knight Cabin

Franklinton, Washington County, Louisiana
Listed
January 23, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
79001098

About this property

Knight Cabin, built in 1857 by George and Martha Knight, is a historic cabin located at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds in Franklinton, Louisiana. This single-room log cabin is an example of notch and pin construction, measuring 18 X 22 feet. The cabin, celebrated during the country's bicentennial in 1976, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Louisiana Division of Historical Preservation. Its construction is typical of a pioneer family in rural Louisiana, featuring a single room with window shutters and a sleeping loft. The open design to the rafters allows more light into the usually dark environment. The cabin's hand-hewn sills and simple frontier design provide insight into the architectural practices of the mid-19th century in rural Louisiana. National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington Parish, Louisiana

Location

Franklinton, Washington County, Louisiana
30.85512, -90.16659

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Sources

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When was Knight Cabin listed on the National Register?

Knight Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Knight Cabin?

Knight Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Knight Cabin?

The period of significance for Knight Cabin is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1857.

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