National Register of Historic Places

Magnolia Lane Plantation House

Westwego, Jefferson County, Louisiana
Listed
February 13, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000253

About this property

The Magnolia Lane Plantation, also known as the Fortier Plantation, is a historic plantation located on the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana along LA 541. The plantation was owned in 1784 by Edward Fortier, during the Spanish colonial period. After being purchased in 1867 the plantation changed its name. The plantation house and a 13.25 acres (5.36 ha) area comprising several non contributing structures was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1986. The plantation home and property has been used for many major motion picture productions filmed in the New Orleans area.

Location

Westwego, Jefferson County, Louisiana
29.94984, -90.15278

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Magnolia Lane Plantation House listed on the National Register?

Magnolia Lane Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Magnolia Lane Plantation House?

Magnolia Lane Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Magnolia Lane Plantation House?

The period of significance for Magnolia Lane Plantation House is recorded as the industrial era.

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