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Ethridge House
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National Register of Historic Places

Ethridge House

On the National Register since 198937 years
Greek RevivalListed 1989Colfax

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Ethridge House

Ethridge House, at 401 Louise St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 7, 1989. It was among the first 3 of Colfax’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 248 other Louisiana listings.

What it isHouse in Colfax, Louisiana. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 88 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1900 to today

  1. 1900Built
  2. 1989Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 37 years
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

401 Louise St., Colfax · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Ethridge House

Is Ethridge House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 7, 1989 (Register number 89001043).

Is Ethridge House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Magnolia Plantation, 13.7 miles away.

Can you visit Ethridge 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 Ethridge House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 88 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 73973641 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.