Posted in New Orleans October 08, 2017 by

One Of The Oldest Plantations In The South Is Just A Stone’s Throw From New Orleans

Driving down River Road, you’ll notice several historic plantation homes. There’s one in particular that’s about 30 minutes outside of downtown New Orleans, and it’s worth your while to pay Destrehan Plantation a visit. Here’s a brief history of the plantation but to get the full history, you should take a tour.

Established in 1787, the Destrehan Plantation sits on the banks of the Mississippi River on River Road.
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It’s the oldest documented plantation in the Lower Mississippi River Valley, and you can tour the property from 9am-4pm seven days a week.
Robin deLogny began construction on the plantation in 1787, and it was completed in 1790. deLogny lived in the house for two years until his death in 1792.
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After his death, the plantation was purchased at auction by his son-in-law, Jean Noel Destrehan.
During this time, the plantation switched from indigo crops to sugar and became a leading sugar producer in St. Charles Parish in the early 1800s.
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Among the changes Destrehan made to the plantation included adding on to the main house to make room for the couple’s fourteen children.
Ownership of the plantation went to Destrehan’s son-in-law, Stephen Henderson after Destrehan died in 1823.
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After Henderson passed away, the plantation was purchased by Pierre Adolphe Rost in 1839.
He and his wife remodeled the plantation in the Greek Revival style, which was very popular at the time.
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When you visit the property you’ll be able to see both the Greek Revival details mixed in with the original French Colonial Style.
Tours take about 45 minutes to an hour, and they'll guide you through the plantation explaining the history of the home.
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You'll see the plantation, the slave quarters, and stroll around the breath taking grounds under a canopy of oak trees.
You'll feel like you've been transported back in time as you walk through each room.
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You'll absolutely love your visit to this historic treasure.
You can find the Destrehan Plantation at 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047.
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You'll be amazed at what you'll learn.

 

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Address: 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047