About this property
The Monte Vista Plantation House is a historic mid-19th-century plantation house north of Port Allen, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It stands immediately behind the Mississippi River levee and, despite its urban location, retains a rural setting. The present structure was built between 1857 and 1859 by district judge Louis Favrot.
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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 80001769. It was listed on June 8, 1980.
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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 Monte Vista Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Monte Vista Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Monte Vista Plantation House?
Monte Vista Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monte Vista Plantation House?
The period of significance for Monte Vista Plantation House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1857.
Can I research the history near Monte Vista Plantation House?
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