Tucked in one of the most beautiful corners of Louisiana, Rosedown Plantation Louisiana historical site is one of the most amazing hidden treasures in the state. From the gorgeous formal gardens to the numerous statues and the intricately preserved interiors, this is truly a tour you don’t want to miss. Touring around the gardens is truly like being inside of a dream.

Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville is a Louisiana historic site you don’t want to miss.
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The formal gardens and preservation of life in the mid 19th-century is simply unparalleled.
To get to Rosedown Plantation, follow US 61 north to La 10. The address is 12501 Highway 10, St. Francisville.
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There are Spanish moss lined roads to guide your way there.
The home was constructed in 1835 by cotton planters Daniel and Martha Turnbull.
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The home is more than 8,000 square feet and is situated on 371 acres.
The Turnbulls were both independently wealthy and only increased their wealth after their marriage.
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Their lavish lifestyle declined significantly, however, when Daniel died in 1861 and the Civil War ravaged their land.
The home stayed in the Turnbull family until 1955, when it was sold to Catherine Underwood.
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Ms. Underwood undertook a $10 million restoration of the plantation, returning the gardens to their former grandeur.
In 2000 the Louisiana Office of State Parks purchased the home to create an illustration of plantation life for visitors.
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That’s why you can see such intricate interior detailing when you visit the plantation today.

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The examples of period furniture and decor are awesome.
The gardens are one of the most striking aspects of the plantation, filled with azaleas, camellias, and some rare varieties of plants.
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Martha Turnbull took great pains to maintain the gardens, the design of which was inspired by formal gardens in France and England.
There are eight white marble Italian sculptures that accent the gardens, which are close approximations of the original 12 sculptures the Turnbulls installed in 1851.
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They certainly offer something amazing as you are touring the grounds.
Overall, visiting Rosedown will give you an experience you won't soon forget.
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Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville is a Louisiana historic site you don’t want to miss. The formal gardens and preservation of life in the mid 19th-century is simply unparalleled. Have you ever been to this plantation? What was your experience like there?

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