National Register of Historic Places

Antonia

Port Allen, West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Listed
July 31, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000743

About this property

Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, U.S. The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793. It was inherited by his daughter, who married Zephirin Blanchard. Zephirin Blanchard married Lebert's daughter Elsie and expanded the plantation. The house was built c. 1811. Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812. His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861–1865. The plantation still belonged to his descendants in 2008. The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.

Location

4626 S. River Rd.
Port Allen, West Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
30.40540, -91.22003

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Antonia listed on the National Register?

Antonia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Antonia?

Antonia is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Antonia?

The period of significance for Antonia is recorded as the industrial era.

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