About this property
Laura Plantation is a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Vacherie, Louisiana. Formerly known as Habitation Duparc , it is significant for its early 19th-century Créole-style raised big house and several surviving outbuildings, including four slave cabins. It is one of only 15 plantation complexes in Louisiana with this many complete structures. Due to its historical importance, the plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places. The site, in St.
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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 92001842. It was listed on February 3, 1993.
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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 Laura Plantation listed on the National Register?
Laura Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 3, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Laura Plantation?
Laura Plantation is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Laura Plantation?
The period of significance for Laura Plantation is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Laura Plantation?
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