Antonia (Port Allen, Louisiana)
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Nearest city | Port Allen, Louisiana |
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Coordinates | 30°24′19″N 91°13′12″W / 30.40528°N 91.22000°WCoordinates: 30°24′19″N 91°13′12″W / 30.40528°N 91.22000°W |
Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
Built | 1811 |
Architectural style | French Creole |
MPS | Louisiana's French Creole Architecture MPS |
NRHP Reference # | 08000743[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 1, 2008 |
Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, USA.
History
The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793.[2] It was inherited by his daughter, who married Zephirin Blanchard. Zephirin Blanchard married Lebert's daughter Elsie and expanded the plantation. The house was built circa 1811.[3] Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812.[2] His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861-1865.[2] The plantation still belonged to his ancestors in 2008.[2]
Architectural significance
The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.[4]
References
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 4 "Antonia Plantation". West Baton Rouge Museum. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Antonia Plantation Estate Circa 1811". Antonia Plantation. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Antonia". National Park Service. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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