About this property
Felicity Plantation is a historic sugarcane plantation on the banks of the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located along Louisiana Highway 18 in Vacherie, St. James Parish. Felicity is a sister plantation to St. Joseph Plantation, and was built around 1846 (or 1850) by Valcour Aime as a wedding gift to his daughter, Felicite Emma, and her spouse, Septime Fortier, who was also her cousin.
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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 10000062. It was listed on March 8, 2010.
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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 Felicite Plantation listed on the National Register?
Felicite Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2010.
What type of historic resource is Felicite Plantation?
Felicite Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Felicite Plantation?
The period of significance for Felicite Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1846.
Can I research the history near Felicite Plantation?
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