About this property
Palo Alto Plantation is an historic mansion located at the corner of LA-1 and LA-944, along Bayou Lafourche in Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in c.1847 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1977. The architecture is an Anglo-Creole type Louisiana plantation cottage decorated in Greek Revival style.
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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 77000665. It was listed on April 12, 1977.
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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 Palo Alto Plantation listed on the National Register?
Palo Alto Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Palo Alto Plantation?
Palo Alto Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Palo Alto Plantation?
The period of significance for Palo Alto Plantation is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 944.
Can I research the history near Palo Alto Plantation?
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