Wingate House
Also known as Bagents House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Wingate House
Wingate House, at 800 S. 8th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 26, 1983. It was among the first 2 of Leesville’s 10 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. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric house in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 98 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
800 S. 8th St., Leesville · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ 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 Wingate House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wingate House
Is Wingate House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 26, 1983 (Register number 83000551).
Is Wingate House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Wingate 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 Wingate House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 98 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 73975115 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.