About this property
Magnolia Plantation is a former cotton plantation in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The site was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001, significant as one of the most intact 19th-century plantation complexes in the nation, as it is complete with a suite of slave cabins and numerous outbuildings and period technology. Included in the Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Magnolia Plantation is also a destination on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79001071. It was listed on March 7, 1979.
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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 Plantation listed on the National Register?
Magnolia Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Magnolia Plantation?
Magnolia Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Magnolia Plantation a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Magnolia Plantation has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Magnolia Plantation?
The period of significance for Magnolia Plantation is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Magnolia Plantation?
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