Chretien Point

Subject: United States
Subject 2: Louisiana
Location: Sunset (Louisiana, United States)
Notes: SEE BACK; V-S-1; Built in early 1800s by Hypolite Chretien. Reputedly a hangout for smugglers, including Lafitte and his lieutenants. Chretien is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Sunset, Louisiana, west on La. 182, south on La. 754 for 200 yards, then left on parish road for approximately 2 miles.
Image Source: Columbia University Department of Art History and Archaeology Photograph Collection, digitized with support from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Record ID: 2023_photocoll_0166_0087


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