About this property
The Battleground Plantation is a Southern cotton plantation with a historic mansion located about 3.2 miles (5.1 km) north of the town of Sicily Island in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The plantation house was built in 1829-1830 and was substantially modified into Greek Revival style in about 1850.
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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 79001056. It was listed on May 13, 1979.
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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 Battleground Plantation listed on the National Register?
Battleground Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Battleground Plantation?
Battleground Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battleground Plantation?
The period of significance for Battleground Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Battleground Plantation?
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