About this property
Allendale Plantation , also known as the Allendale Plantation Historic District , is a historic site and complex of buildings that was once a former sugar plantation founded c. 1855 and worked by enslaved African Americans (prior to the end of the American Civil War). It is located in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The site has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 1, 1996, it is noted for its agricultural significance as an example of a Reconstruction-era sugar plantation system in southern Louisiana.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96001263. It was listed on November 1, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Allendale Plantation Historic District listed on the National Register?
Allendale Plantation Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Allendale Plantation Historic District?
Allendale Plantation Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Allendale Plantation Historic District?
The period of significance for Allendale Plantation Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Allendale Plantation Historic District?
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