Cushman House
Also known as Slaughter House; Baker Heritage Museum
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Cushman House
Cushman House, at 1606 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 20, 1991. It was among the first 3 of Baker’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 161 other Louisiana listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Baker, Louisiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1606 Main St., Baker · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Cushman HouseStart here
- 2
Baker High School AuditoriumBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 3
Baker Presbyterian ChurchGothic Revival · 0.3 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Cushman House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cushman House
Is Cushman House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 20, 1991 (Register number 91000072).
Is Cushman House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Louisiana State Capitol Building and Gardens, 9.4 miles away.
Can you visit Cushman House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Cushman House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73973467 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.