Tour oak alley plantation to take in this beautiful view looking out through the mature oak trees. Nearby nottoway plantation is the big draw to white castle, and it stands apart as the largest intact plantation in the south nearby belle grove plantation was even larger, was demolished in 1952. Built to exhibit the wealth of plantation owners, these homes feature many interesting architectural elements, including a byzantine dome and an army of corinthian columns, that hint at the wide. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum overdyke, w. Some of the plantation homes featured in the louisiana plantation coloring book include the san francisco plantation home, one of the most elaborate plantations on the mississippi. Seen here is a vintage matchbook cover of elmwood plantation, located in jefferson parish at 5400 river road. Glencoe plantation, also known as the thompson house, was built in 1897 to replace an earlier home that burned. While most are in exquisite condition, there are a very few which arent. Featuring homes such as the beautiful merieult house in the french quarter and oaklawn manor near bayou teche, this comprehensive guide highlights the finest plantation homes in all regions of the. Dating back to the1700s, these elegant mansions have formal ballrooms, delicate chandeliers, andlarge, open porches that overlook landscaped gardens. Houmas house historic louisiana plantation near new orleans. This venerable landmark is unique in southern louisiana not simply because of its age, quality of restoration, or outstanding collections, but. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by david. Other popular plantation homes close to new orleans.
After abortive attempts to populate the colony by emptying frances prisons and slums into louisiana, large tracts were offered to men who would bring in tenants to work the land. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and surrounded by vast acreages of lush croplands. Maps showing location of plantations selected durel, c. Louisiana is blessed with some of the most beautiful plantation homes in the south. The tour begins outside, and immediately you will notice that the houmas house is different than most plantation homes in louisiana. Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south. The pelican guide to plantation homes of louisiana. I got plantation homes to get a feel for antebellum plantation architecture.
A testimony to heritage and culture in louisianas plantation country. List of plantations in the united states wikipedia. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and surrounded by vast acreages of. These homes were the domestic centers of massive cotton, sugar cane and rice plantations. Houmas house is a historic estate located near new orleans in darrow, louisiana. The plantation homes of louisiana were highly personal expressions of pride and faith in the future. Located in the southeastern region of the state is louisianas gem plantation country. Contrary to popular assumption, white castle is not named for. These homes were the domestic centers of massive indigo and sugar cane plantations. Zillow has 512 homes for sale in plantation fl matching. While its hard to top the mere 30minute drive to destrehan from the french quarter, the next closest plantations are still only about an hour away. Lsu press books plantation homes of louisiana and the. Louisianas acadian settlers also built a version of the creole cottage. Mcneese sage lecture on louisiana haunted plantation homes.
But only those who were able to get enough slaves succeeded. Paul and his wife, lee, also collaborated on louisiana plantation homes. There are a number of louisiana plantations open to visitors, and below we cover 12 plantations that we have personally visited, that are situated along the mississippi river in between baton rouge and new orleans, and are regularly open for public tours. Crystal rice plantation crowley, louisiana crystal rice plantation heritage farm is one of the few working rice and crawfish plantations offering tours. The acadians were descendants of french peasant settlers from nova scotia who arrived in louisiana between 1765 and 1790. Tour the elaborate san francisco plantation situated along the river road in garyville, louisiana. Louisiana historic plantation and antebellum homes. Yet the building of these spectacular monuments was a brief phenomenon.
Rienzi plantation house is located directly across bayou lafourche from the town of thibodaux. Lake buhlow in pineville features highspeed motorboat racing, and the alexandria riverfront center hosts statewide conventions and galas. Plantation homes on the mississippi river from new orleans to baton rouge. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area 9780807110584 by gleason, david king and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The raised creole plantation house was the absolute apex of creole architecture in louisiana. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees by seebold. Plantations in alexandria louisiana louisiana travel. It makes one want to go out, find a plantation home, buy it and restore it.
The louisiana plantation coloring book take a trip down the mississippi river and enter theonceuponatime world of plantation life. When these book were issued in 2004, they were quickly sold out and most users did not save the box which has an important pastedown which is a. This area is wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions like evergreen, oak alley, laura and whitney. Antebellum homes on southern plantations architectural. Underneath the baton rouge umbrella is plantation country, a place where visitors can experience the states deep and colorful history told through the areas historical architecture and rich countryside. Youll travel back in time as you discover the atchafalaya basin and the rolling hills of st.
Southern plantation homes, plantation style homes, southern mansions, southern homes, southern belle, melrose plantation, plantation houses, southern charm, louisiana plantations. Dick dietrich photographs and text profile thirtyfour plantation homes in louisiana, tracing each homes history, describing its architecture and restorations, and cataloging its unusual details. Bush as treating the congress of the united states like a plantation, adding in a significant tone of voice that you know what i mean. Explore destrehan plantation, the oldest documented antebellum plantation home in the lower mississippi valley and the closest to new orleans. The louisiana plantation coloring book paperback walmart. Francisville long enough to enjoy some of the 27 unique shops, 14 eateries, 7 plantation homes, and 14 other attractions which all look forward to the pleasure of your company. As they like to say, one step into the past and two steps into the future. From the greek revival grandeur of belle helene, to the moorish fantasy of longwood, to the simplicity of rosella, the plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area powerfully recall the brief flowering of the unique civilization of the old south. This book is handsdown one of the most beautiful picture books on louisiana s remaining plantation homes. History endures in pinevilles stock of intact 19th century homes and 18th century cemeteries.
Cheryl white, associate professor of history at louisiana state university at shreveport, will present a lecture on the history of haunted louisiana plantations at 3 p. Elmwood plantation near gatesville, nc why am i so obsessed with creepy castles and abandoned houses. Learn about the 1811 revolt and the slavery experience from knowledgeable guides. When visiting the big easy, you might notice pictures or paintings of beautiful antebellum plantation homes covering the walls of local hotels and businesses. Its nothing short of amazing how many survived considering how neglected they were for a century. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area. Plantation country louisiana bed and breakfast association. She did not repeat this trope, for some reason, when addressing the electors of iowa or new hampshire. One of the best louisiana plantationshoumas house that. History of the states families and homes, originally published in 1941.
We had the privilege of dining there in its time as a fine restaurant, circa 1972. Houmas house, once the main house on a prosperous sugar plantation. The average list price per square foot of the available inventory in carter plantation is. In the wake of the civil war, the souths economy was devoted to survival, not luxury. The ravages of time, disrepair and fire have ended many historic plantation homes in louisiana. The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation country offer their visitors a unique glimpse into the past of these spectacular mansions. If you book a tour online and use the aaa auto club discount, you must show proof of membership upon arrival in our plantation storegift shop. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees is the definitive guide to the important plantation homes of the pelican state, as well as the socially and historically prominent families who lived in them. Journey through new orleans of long ago as you catch glimpses of the restored louisiana plantations on our tours including our all day plantation tour, laura plantation and west bank plantation tour. In 2 volumes, reprint of the original 1941 edition which had been done in collaboration with louisiana state university. Baton rouge is the center of louisiana s plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions.
The louisiana plantation coloring book by cecilia dartez. Stories of ghosts and strange happenings at these historic southern homeswith photos included. Baton rouge is the center of louisianas plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions. The short story of each plantation home is interesting and the photographs are gorgeous. A history of plantation homes and families, beginning with the earliest settlements in louisiana. Tour the laura, san francisco, or oak alley plantations for a trip back in time to old louisiana. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. You may also have asked yourself how special it would be to visit these historical landmarks and snap the perfect instagram photo of you and yours. Several of the homes have been demolished or destroyed by fire, so its really wonderful to see a last glimpse of what they were. Louisiana, a treasure of plantation homes j wesley cooper.
Plantation homes line the banks ofthe mississippi river from st. Closest plantation home to new orleans how to book a tour. New orleans plantation tours by vacations made easy. Plantation style baton rouge real estate 45 homes for. The antebellum south is celebrated in this beautiful coffee table book featuring over 100 fullcolor photographs of restored plantation homes. Louisianas plantation homes, the grace and grandeur. Pre civil war louisiana was full of these sugar cane plantations on the mississippi. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees, 2 volumes in original box. Imaginations will be sparked by descriptions of the homes, furnishings, and special rooms that once housed rocking horses and charming china dolls.
The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation. Plantations in white castle louisiana louisiana travel. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. When the author talks about certain interior features in the homes, it would have been nice to have photos to accompany the description, but perhaps the owners did not allow interior photos to be taken. The village of white castle sits in the shadow of a levee on the mississippi river, in the middle of louisianas plantation country. Spend the day on historic river road, or combine a plantation tour with one of cajun prides swamp or city tours for a genuine louisiana history experience. Imagine, laid out before you, americas most recognizable plantation vi. Take note of the red portion of the house, this was the original house built by latil in the mid1700s. Louisianas plantation homes, the grace and grandeur book. Plantation real estate plantation fl homes for sale zillow. Use the book now button below to book your destrehan plantation tour, today. Embrace the historical past of louisiana with an array of educational plantation tours. Plantation homes of louisiana by nancy harris calhoun. Inside abandoned louisiana plantation homes bing images louisiana plantations in ruin.
Carter plantation is a subdivision within the city of springfield, louisiana. His other books include plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area, virginia plantation homes, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, and atlanta. At houmas house, visitors can tour the mansion and grounds, stay in the inn, enjoy louisiana cuisine, and host one of akind weddings and events. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Plantation agriculture in louisiana dates to the early 1700s when the territory was a french colony. Join old river road plantation adventure for an amazing plantation tour near new orleans, louisiana. The plantation tours cover the historic 19th century plantation home, an auto museum and the agricultural operation. Romantic plantation wedding facilities at poche plantation. This book provides a great overview of plantation houses and the grounds around them. Brecs magnolia mound is a rare survivor of the vernacular architecture influenced by early settlers from france and the west indies. In central louisiana, residents and guests enjoy a treasured, peaceful lifestyle. French creole louisiana architecture a handbook on styles. Rienzi plantation house is a historic mansion located at 215 east bayou road in thibodaux, louisiana.
Evergreen plantation is the most intact plantation complex in the south with 37 buildings on the national register of historic places, including 22 slave cabins. A return to splendor, the majesty of the felicianas, the majesty of the garden district, and the majesty of the river road, all published by pelican. Abaa old louisiana plantation homes and family trees, 2. Antebellum homes on southern plantations architectural digest. Take the top two most popular and most visited historic attractions in louisiana and locate them in the heart of new orleans plantation country, less than an hour away from the french quarter. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees history of the states families and homes, originally published in 1941. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the united states of america that are national memorials, national historic landmarks, listed on the national register of historic places or other heritage register, or are otherwise significant for their history, association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. Evergreen has its countrys highest historic designation and joins gettysburg and mount vernon in being granted landmark status for its agricultural acreage. Some of the plantation homes featured in the louisiana plantation coloring book include the san francisco plantation home, one of the. Originally published in 1941, old louisiana plantation homes and family trees is the definitive. I would have liked more information about the homes.
The house remained in the thompson family until 1961, when robert. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum. Start by marking plantation homes of louisiana as want to read. Louisiana plantations evoke images of grandeur and elegance, but beyond the facade of stately homes are stories of hope and subjugation, tragedy and suffering, shame and perseverance and war and conquest. Tour itineraries from new orleans plantation parade. A beautiful collection of photos of historic plantation homes in louisiana. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by. David king gleason was a photographer who lived and worked in baton rouge, louisiana. Joseph plantation in built in a raised creole style, which predated some of the nearby greek revival style plantations. Clinton, speaking to a black church audience on martin luther king day last year, did describe president george w.
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