Dorvin House
National Register of Historic Places

Dorvin House

Hahnville, St. Charles County, Louisiana
Listed
May 23, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
90000799

About this property

Dorvin House, near Hahnville, Louisiana, was built around 1840 to 1850. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It has also been known as Mollere House and as Rosedon. its "three sets of French doors (six lites per leaf) on the facade and one set at the rear of the original structure", its usage of beaded beam ceilings in the gallery and inside, and four fireplace mantels "which wrap around the chimney flues in the French manner." Including from renovations, it also includes elements of Greek Revival and Federal style. It is located on Louisiana Highway 18 northwest of Hahnville. It originally was located facing River Road, 50 feet (15 m) off, but to accommodate a Shell Oil project, it was moved in the 1970s to a location about 450 feet (140 m) off with its view partially obscured by modern houses.

Location

Hahnville, St. Charles County, Louisiana
29.98860, -90.42082

Categories

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Sources

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When was Dorvin House listed on the National Register?

Dorvin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Dorvin House?

Dorvin House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dorvin House?

The period of significance for Dorvin House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.

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