Watson

Watson (HM2246)

Location: Denham Springs, LA 70706 Livingston Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 34.594', W 90° 57.189'

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First official post office established near this site, February 20, 1894. Named after first postmaster, George W. Watson, whose family owned land that is now the center of Watson.
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HM NumberHM2246
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Year Placed1976
Placed ByWatson Bicentennial Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at 7:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 696283 N 3384460
Decimal Degrees30.57656667, -90.95315000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 34.594', W 90° 57.189'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 34' 35.64" N, 90° 57' 11.34" W
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Area Code(s)225
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 35065 Old La Hwy 16, Denham Springs LA 70706, US
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