About this property
Evan Hall is a former sugarcane plantation in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. It was established for the production of sugar by Evan Jones, a merchant and politician, by 1807. It was later acquired by Henry McCall, a planter from New Orleans, who built a mansion and slave cabins in 1840; McCall owned another plantation in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The remaining two slave cabins have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 20, 1983.
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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 83000484. It was listed on September 19, 1983.
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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 Evan Hall Slave Cabins listed on the National Register?
Evan Hall Slave Cabins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 19, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Evan Hall Slave Cabins?
Evan Hall Slave Cabins is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Evan Hall Slave Cabins?
The period of significance for Evan Hall Slave Cabins is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1807.
Can I research the history near Evan Hall Slave Cabins?
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