United States historic place
Antonia | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Antonia in 2014 | |
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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°W / 30.40528; -91.22000 |
Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
Built | 1811 (1811) |
Architectural style | French Creole |
MPS | Louisiana's French Creole Architecture MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 08000743 |
Added to NRHP | August 1, 2008 |
Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, U.S.
History
The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793. 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 c. 1811. Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812. His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861–1865. The plantation still belonged to his ancestors in 2008.
Architectural significance
The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Antonia Plantation". West Baton Rouge Museum. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "Antonia Plantation Estate Circa 1811". Antonia Plantation. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- "Antonia". National Park Service. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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