Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees database online. In central louisiana, residents and guests enjoy a treasured, peaceful lifestyle. List of plantations in the united states wikipedia. 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. This area is wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions like evergreen, oak alley, laura and whitney. Plantation agriculture in louisiana dates to the early 1700s when the territory was a french colony. I got plantation homes to get a feel for antebellum plantation architecture. 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. 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. 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. Located in the southeastern region of the state is louisianas gem plantation country. A testimony to heritage and culture in louisianas plantation country. Antebellum homes on southern plantations architectural. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u.
Learn about the 1811 revolt and the slavery experience from knowledgeable guides. A history of plantation homes and families, beginning with the earliest settlements in louisiana. The village of white castle sits in the shadow of a levee on the mississippi river, in the middle of louisianas plantation country. 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. Start by marking plantation homes of louisiana as want to read. The louisiana plantation coloring book paperback walmart. Plantation homes of louisiana by nancy harris calhoun.
Youll travel back in time as you discover the atchafalaya basin and the rolling hills of st. 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. Louisianas plantation homes, the grace and grandeur book. 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. Mcneese sage lecture on louisiana haunted plantation homes. One of the best louisiana plantationshoumas house that. The short story of each plantation home is interesting and the photographs are gorgeous. Plantation country louisiana bed and breakfast association. Plantation real estate plantation fl homes for sale zillow.
In the wake of the civil war, the souths economy was devoted to survival, not luxury. Houmas house historic louisiana plantation near new orleans. Romantic plantation wedding facilities at poche plantation. She did not repeat this trope, for some reason, when addressing the electors of iowa or new hampshire. Antebellum homes on southern plantations architectural digest. The raised creole plantation house was the absolute apex of creole architecture in louisiana. These homes were the domestic centers of massive cotton, sugar cane and rice plantations. Plantations in alexandria louisiana louisiana travel. His other books include plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area, virginia plantation homes, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, and atlanta. Paul and his wife, lee, also collaborated on louisiana plantation homes. The house remained in the thompson family until 1961, when robert. The acadians were descendants of french peasant settlers from nova scotia who arrived in louisiana between 1765 and 1790. Pre civil war louisiana was full of these sugar cane plantations on the mississippi. Take note of the red portion of the house, this was the original house built by latil in the mid1700s.
When visiting the big easy, you might notice pictures or paintings of beautiful antebellum plantation homes covering the walls of local hotels and businesses. Imaginations will be sparked by descriptions of the homes, furnishings, and special rooms that once housed rocking horses and charming china dolls. This book provides a great overview of plantation houses and the grounds around them. It makes one want to go out, find a plantation home, buy it and restore it. Use the book now button below to book your destrehan plantation tour, today. This book is handsdown one of the most beautiful picture books on louisiana s remaining plantation homes. Louisianas acadian settlers also built a version of the creole cottage. Some of the plantation homes featured in the louisiana plantation coloring book include the san francisco plantation home, one of the. Louisiana is blessed with some of the most beautiful plantation homes in the south.
Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees by seebold. The ravages of time, disrepair and fire have ended many historic plantation homes in louisiana. The antebellum south is celebrated in this beautiful coffee table book featuring over 100 fullcolor photographs of restored plantation homes. 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. Rienzi plantation house is a historic mansion located at 215 east bayou road in thibodaux, louisiana. 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. Seen here is a vintage matchbook cover of elmwood plantation, located in jefferson parish at 5400 river road. Embrace the historical past of louisiana with an array of educational plantation tours. Lake buhlow in pineville features highspeed motorboat racing, and the alexandria riverfront center hosts statewide conventions and galas. Plantations in white castle louisiana louisiana travel. Southern plantation homes, plantation style homes, southern mansions, southern homes, southern belle, melrose plantation, plantation houses, southern charm, louisiana plantations.
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. Several of the homes have been demolished or destroyed by fire, so its really wonderful to see a last glimpse of what they were. 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. Louisiana historic plantation and antebellum homes. 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.
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. The pelican guide to plantation homes of louisiana. The plantation tours cover the historic 19th century plantation home, an auto museum and the agricultural operation. Imagine, laid out before you, americas most recognizable plantation vi. 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. While most are in exquisite condition, there are a very few which arent. The homes bespeak the grandeur of days gone by when plantation homes were decorated exquisitely, furnished lavishly, and surrounded by vast acreages of. 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. 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. 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. But only those who were able to get enough slaves succeeded. As they like to say, one step into the past and two steps into the future.
Tour the elaborate san francisco plantation situated along the river road in garyville, louisiana. Its nothing short of amazing how many survived considering how neglected they were for a century. Tour oak alley plantation to take in this beautiful view looking out through the mature oak trees. French creole louisiana architecture a handbook on styles. 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.
This venerable landmark is unique in southern louisiana not simply because of its age, quality of restoration, or outstanding collections, but. 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. Evergreen has its countrys highest historic designation and joins gettysburg and mount vernon in being granted landmark status for its agricultural acreage. Lsu press books plantation homes of louisiana and the. Baton rouge is the center of louisiana s plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum 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.
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. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees, 2 volumes in original box. Glencoe plantation, also known as the thompson house, was built in 1897 to replace an earlier home that burned. Plantation homes line the banks ofthe mississippi river from st. Tour the laura, san francisco, or oak alley plantations for a trip back in time to old louisiana. Other popular plantation homes close to new orleans. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by david. Rienzi plantation house is located directly across bayou lafourche from the town of thibodaux. Closest plantation home to new orleans how to book a tour. A beautiful collection of photos of historic plantation homes in louisiana. History endures in pinevilles stock of intact 19th century homes and 18th century cemeteries. Romantic plantation wedding facilities, poche plantation b.
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. Houmas house is a historic estate located near new orleans in darrow, louisiana. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area by. 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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Carter plantation is a subdivision within the city of springfield, louisiana. Crystal rice plantation crowley, louisiana crystal rice plantation heritage farm is one of the few working rice and crawfish plantations offering tours. Brecs magnolia mound is a rare survivor of the vernacular architecture influenced by early settlers from france and the west indies. Clinton, speaking to a black church audience on martin luther king day last year, did describe president george w. I would have liked more information about the homes. Zillow has 512 homes for sale in plantation fl matching. The louisiana plantation coloring book by cecilia dartez.
The average list price per square foot of the available inventory in carter plantation is. These homes were the domestic centers of massive indigo and sugar cane plantations. 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. The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation. The bed and breakfasts of the louisianas plantation country offer their visitors a unique glimpse into the past of these spectacular mansions. We had the privilege of dining there in its time as a fine restaurant, circa 1972. The tour begins outside, and immediately you will notice that the houmas house is different than most plantation homes in louisiana. In 2 volumes, reprint of the original 1941 edition which had been done in collaboration with louisiana state university. Inside abandoned louisiana plantation homes bing images louisiana plantations in ruin. Join old river road plantation adventure for an amazing plantation tour near new orleans, louisiana. Elmwood plantation near gatesville, nc why am i so obsessed with creepy castles and abandoned houses. The louisiana plantation coloring book take a trip down the mississippi river and enter theonceuponatime world of plantation life. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum.
Explore destrehan plantation, the oldest documented antebellum plantation home in the lower mississippi valley and the closest to new orleans. Yet the building of these spectacular monuments was a brief phenomenon. David king gleason was a photographer who lived and worked in baton rouge, louisiana. History of the states families and homes, originally published in 1941. Plantation style baton rouge real estate 45 homes for. Originally published in 1941, old louisiana plantation homes and family trees is the definitive.
Plantation homes on the mississippi river from new orleans to baton rouge. Contrary to popular assumption, white castle is not named for. Joseph plantation in built in a raised creole style, which predated some of the nearby greek revival style plantations. Stories of ghosts and strange happenings at these historic southern homeswith photos included. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area. 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. Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south. Dating back to the1700s, these elegant mansions have formal ballrooms, delicate chandeliers, andlarge, open porches that overlook landscaped gardens. Maps showing location of plantations selected durel, c.
The plantation homes of louisiana were highly personal expressions of pride and faith in the future. Louisiana, a treasure of plantation homes j wesley cooper. Tour itineraries from new orleans plantation parade. The myrtles plantation is located 26 miles north of baton rouge and 98 miles north west new orleans via interstate roads. Baton rouge is the center of louisianas plantation country, an area wellknown for its elaborate and beautiful antebellum mansions. Houmas house, once the main house on a prosperous sugar plantation. 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. Abaa old louisiana plantation homes and family trees, 2. 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.
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. Louisiana plantation homes, colonial and antebellum overdyke, w. Old louisiana plantation homes and family trees history of the states families and homes, originally published in 1941. Louisianas plantation homes, the grace and grandeur.
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