Built 1883 Architectural style Upland South Opened 1883 Added to NRHP 8 September 1987 | Architect Burks,A.J. NRHP Reference # 87001512 Area 404.7 m² | |
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Location Jct. of Railroad Ave. and Main St., Merryville, Louisiana | ||
Burks House, is a log cabin with a mud-daub chimney built in 1883. The house is typical of those built in the 19th century when the area was officially open to homesteading.
The cabin was moved to Merryville, completely restored, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places September 8, 1987. It is the only authentic log cabin in Beauregard Parish.
Current
Burks House is currently located at 604 Railroad Ave, Merryville, Louisiana.
References
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