About this property
Myrtle Grove Plantation, also known as the Old Bass Place, is a plantation in Waterproof, Louisiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The antebellum plantation house is located in open, flat farmland about 200 feet behind the rear of the Mississippi River levee; no historic outbuildings survive.
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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 79001094. It was listed on May 9, 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 Myrtle Grove Plantation listed on the National Register?
Myrtle Grove Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Myrtle Grove Plantation?
Myrtle Grove Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Myrtle Grove Plantation?
The period of significance for Myrtle Grove Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Myrtle Grove Plantation?
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