About this property
Crescent Plantation is located on Walnut Bayou, Madison Parish, Tallulah, Louisiana. It was originally built in 1832 but a main section was constructed in 1855. The plantation was the home of doctor D.M. and Elizabeth DeMoss Dancy from 1855 until after the Civil War.
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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 84000144. It was listed on October 17, 1984.
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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 Crescent Plantation listed on the National Register?
Crescent Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Crescent Plantation?
Crescent Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crescent Plantation?
The period of significance for Crescent Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1832.
Can I research the history near Crescent Plantation?
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