About this property
Oak Alley Plantation is a historic plantation located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the community of Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, U.S. Oak Alley is named for its distinguishing visual feature, an alley (French allée) or canopied path, created by a double row of southern live oak trees about 800 feet (240 meters) long, planted in the early 18th century — long before the present house was built. The allée or tree avenue runs between the home and the River.
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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 74002187. It was listed on December 2, 1974.
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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 Oak Alley Plantation listed on the National Register?
Oak Alley Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Oak Alley Plantation?
Oak Alley Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Oak Alley Plantation a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Oak Alley 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 Oak Alley Plantation?
The period of significance for Oak Alley Plantation is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Oak Alley Plantation?
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