About this property
The Residence Plantation House is a historic house on a former plantation in Houma, Louisiana, U.S.. It was built in 1898 for Roberta Barrow, the daughter of sugar planter Robert Ruffin Barrow. Her father lived in a house on the plantation; Roberta "demolished her father's antebellum home and built the current structure on its site." Her grandfather was the owner of Afton Villa.
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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 01000943. It was listed on September 7, 2001.
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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 Residence Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Residence Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Residence Plantation House?
Residence Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Residence Plantation House?
The period of significance for Residence Plantation House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1898.
Can I research the history near Residence Plantation House?
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