Fred B. Dubach House

Although there were settlers in the Dubach area as early as the late 1840's the towns origins date to the arrival of the Arkansas Southern Railway in 1898. With the coming of the railroad, the way was opened for the development of the lumber industry. In 1899 Fred B. Dubach, a lumberman from St. Louis, Missouri, (some records also say Eau Clair, Wisc) arrived in the area and started the Dubach Lumber Company (which soon became the second largest in the south.) Shortly thereafter he built his home (1901.) His lumber mill was located across the road. The Dubach Lumber Company was a major factor in the growth and development of what in 1901 was chartered as the town of Dubach. However they only lived in the home for a short while because in 1906 Dubach sold his mill and Mr & Mrs Dubach returned to St. Louis.

Dubach sold his mill and home to T.L. James. James lived in the home and operated the mill until 1921, when he moved his family to Ruston and closed the lumber mill. Between the years 1921 and 1929 the Dubach home was rented by another lumberman B. H. Rainwater. Most likely James was still the owner.

In 1936 G. L. Trammell bought the Dubach home and lived there until 1970. The house remained vacant for a few years until G. L Trammell's son Al bought the house. And it is thanks to Mr & Mrs Al Trammell who have worked to restore the house and its furnishings to an early 1900's setting.

The Dubach house is a two-story, frame, Queen Anne-Colonial Revival structure. It is considered a residential landmark in Dubach because of it size, its monumental portico and its many decorative balustrades.

Recently the house was purchased by local banker John C. Cole and Jennie M. Cole (formerly Jennie Marie May of Dubach) in June 1999. The house will continue to be a private residence maintained in early 1900's setting. The new owners have made a commitment to continue to allow the home to be open to the community for historical preservation and special functions.

Most of the information for this site was provided by the Division of Historic Preservation, Louisiana. Without their assistance this page would not have been possible. If you have any other information about this place please email me: David A Lewis.

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