Tacony Plantation House
About this property
The Tacony Plantation is a former cotton plantation with a historic mansion in Vidalia, Louisiana, U.S.. It was built in 1850, a decade prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865, for Alfred Vidal Davis, Sr. (1826-1899).
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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 79001059. It was listed on April 18, 1979.
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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 Tacony Plantation House listed on the National Register?
Tacony Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Tacony Plantation House?
Tacony Plantation House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tacony Plantation House?
The period of significance for Tacony Plantation House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1826.
Can I research the history near Tacony Plantation House?
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