Preserving Louisiana’s historic places since 1979

Endangered

Martin Gin

1903

Year Built

2019

Year Listed

Minden

City

Webster

Parish

Established in 1902, Micajah Martin built this cotton gin complex with a barn, grist mill, planer mill, steam engine, dogtrot house, and several out buildings.  The Martin family produced cotton, corn, and ribbon cane.  Today, the Martin family is working to maintain and keep this collection of buildings to honor their ancestors.  Their vision is to see the buildings and the equipment relocated to a new location for restoration and education opportunities highlighting rural life in northwest Louisiana.