About this property
Canebrake is a historic plantation house in Ferriday, Louisiana. The house was located inside a 531 acres (215 ha) cotton plantation as part of forced-labor operation. The site is west of Mississippi River and east of Lake St.
Location
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 82002767. It was listed on August 28, 1982.
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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 Canebrake listed on the National Register?
Canebrake was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Canebrake?
Canebrake is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Canebrake?
The period of significance for Canebrake is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Canebrake?
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