Post Office (former) – Ville Platte LA

City:
Ville Platte, LA

Site Type:
Civic Facilities, Federal Facilities, Post Offices

New Deal Agencies:
Federal & Military Operations, Treasury Department

Completed:
1937

Description

The Ville Platte post office was built in 1937, and originally housed a mural by Paul Rohland. The mural now resides in the new post office, while the original building is now a branch of the Evangeline Parish public library. Additional photographs can be found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/courthouselover/3104366510/

Source notes

Information courtesy of Jordan McAlister: https://www.flickr.com/photos/courthouselover/3104366510/ Photograph courtesy of Zydeco Prairie Scenic Byway: https://www.zydecocajunbyway.com/images/villeplatte/slideshow/pages/Dscn1744.htm

Location Info


242 West Main St.
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Evangeline County

Location notes: Now a public library

Coordinates: 30.689248, -92.27651

Site Details

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