About this property
Argyle is a historic house on a former sugarcane plantation in Houma, Louisiana. It was built circa 1906 for Phelin Bonvillain, a sugar planter. It belongs to the Ingram family since 1947.
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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 94000657. It was listed on June 30, 1994.
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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 Argyle listed on the National Register?
Argyle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Argyle?
Argyle is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Argyle?
The period of significance for Argyle is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1906.
Can I research the history near Argyle?
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