This Louisiana Castle Hiding In Plain Sight Is What Fairytales Are Made Of
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Jackie Ann
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There’s something so whimsical about castles. The architecture, the history… I think just about everyone would love to say they live in a castle, right? This one castle in northern Louisiana has a fascinating history behind it that not many people know about, so let’s take a closer look.
Originally conceived as a plantation house, the house was fairly typical of the style during that time: a two-story raised cottage. It wasn’t until the 1910s that the building undertook a major facelift.
In 1814 he purchased about 500 acres on the Ouachita River and built his home.
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Thus the property’s first name was born: Mulberry Grove. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that it became known as Layton Castle.
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The property was passed on to their son, Robert, and his wife Eugenia. Robert died in 1892 and Eugenia and her children left Louisiana to spend a few years in Europe, only to return and begin to renovate the property in 1910.
It is speculated that Eugenia’s time in Europe influenced her decision to build this interesting castle. It’s certainly inspired by medieval designs and Romanesque architecture that was prevalent in Europe at that time.
The ground floor was converted to apartments, but the property is a popular location for weddings and special events. Unfortunately, it is not available for tours, but perhaps you'll be lucky enough to attend a celebration here!
You can find Layton Castle at 1133 S Grand St, Monroe, Louisiana 71202.
To learn about other Louisiana castles, check out our previous article here.
Have you attended an event here? Did you live in one of the apartments? Let us know in the comments below!
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