About this property
Riverlake is a plantation and an antebellum mansion, located on the west bank of the False River in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, about 8 miles (13 km) south of New Roads, Louisiana. The house is a raised Creole-style plantation house built and modified in c.1820, c.1840-45, and c.1890. The listing included two pigeonniers, believed to date from c.1820.
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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 83000534. It was listed on April 12, 1983.
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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 Riverlake listed on the National Register?
Riverlake was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Riverlake?
Riverlake is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Riverlake?
The period of significance for Riverlake is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Riverlake?
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