About this property
The Magnolia Mound Plantation House is a French Creole house constructed in 1791 near the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Many period documents refer to the plantation as Mount Magnolia. The house and several original outbuildings on the grounds of Magnolia Mound Plantation are examples of the vernacular architectural influences of early settlers from France and the West Indies.
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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 72000549. It was listed on September 6, 1972.
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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 Magnolia Mound Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Magnolia Mound Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Magnolia Mound Plantation House?
Magnolia Mound Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Magnolia Mound Plantation House?
The period of significance for Magnolia Mound Plantation House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1791.
Can I research the history near Magnolia Mound Plantation House?
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