About this property
The Orange Grove Plantation House is a historic house on a former plantation in Terrebonne Parish, about eight miles away from Houma, Louisiana. It was built in 1850 for John C. Beatty, a sugar planter who owned slaves. The plantation spanned 2,470 acres of land when it was sold at auction shortly after Beatty's death in 1857.
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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 80001764. It was listed on March 25, 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 Orange Grove Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Orange Grove Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Orange Grove Plantation House?
Orange Grove Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Orange Grove Plantation House?
The period of significance for Orange Grove Plantation House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Orange Grove Plantation House?
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