National Register of Historic Places

Monk House

Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana
Listed
August 22, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
91001081

About this property

The Monk House, in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana near Homer, Louisiana, was built in 1855. "a five bay front gallery whose simple Doric pillars and matching corner pilasters support an entablature. Another pillared gallery with entablature outlines the rear elevation of the house and ell. transoms and sidelights flanking the front and rear entrances. Some of the antique glass within the transoms and sidelights has survived. facade window surrounds composed of engaged fluted pilasters whose molded Doric capitals are incorporated into a cornice surmounted by a narrow architrave. interior door surrounds which mimic those framing the facade's windows, except that the engaged pilasters are smooth rather than fluted. tall two panel doors, one of which shows evidence of faux bois painting. It is located along Parish Road 39 (also known as Richardson Loop), about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northeast of Homer, somewhat to the north of Louisiana State Highway 9. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Homer, Claiborne County, Louisiana
32.88922, -92.96541

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Monk House

This page lists Monk House. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Monk House report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Arizona Methodist Church
Industrial
7 mi
Wasson, Alberry, Homeplace
Industrial
7.2 mi
Burnham, J. W., House
Industrial
7.8 mi
Todd, Dr. John W., House
Industrial
8.3 mi
Capers-McKenzie House
Industrial
8.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Monk House listed on the National Register?

Monk House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Monk House?

Monk House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Monk House?

The period of significance for Monk House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.

Can I research the history near Monk House?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Monk House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Claiborne County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Claiborne County.

Explore ClaiborneCounty ›

More historic places in Louisiana

Browse all historic places in Louisiana.

View Louisianahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Louisiana history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Louisianahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Monk House will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report