About this property
Desire plantation, also known as Alcidesire, is an historic Perique tobacco plantation built circa 1835, and located in Vacherie, Louisiana, St. James Parish. The plantation house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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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 86001054. It was listed on May 14, 1986.
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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 Desire Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Desire Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Desire Plantation House?
Desire Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Desire Plantation House?
The period of significance for Desire Plantation House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Desire Plantation House?
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