A Visit To The Oldest Plantation In Louisiana Will Leave You Speechless
Along historic River Road, nestled underneath canopies of ancient oak trees, there’s a historic plantation that everyone should take the time to see. Added to the National Register of Historic Places, the Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley, and it’s worth your time to take a tour. Let’s take a closer look.
Robert Antoine Robin de Logny started construction on the house in 1787 and it was completed in 1790. He had the house built to support his indigo plantation, but unfortunately, he died only two years after the house was completed.
They made additions to the house to accommodate they 14 children but preserved the overall Greek-revival architecture of the plantation.
The indigo crop failure turned out to be a blessing in disguise because Destrehan Plantation quickly became the leading sugar producer in St. Charles parish in the early 1800s.
From the beautifully manicured grounds to the interior of the plantation, everything about this place is truly remarkable.
There are also demonstrations and times you can break off from the group and do some solo-exploring of the grounds.
The Destrehan Plantation was involved in the 1811 German Coast Uprising, a major slave revolt, and you’ll learn a bit about the revolt and the aftermath.
The Destrehan Plantation is open from 9 a.m. -4 p.m., except major holidays. The first tour begins at 9:30 a.m. and the last tour at 4 p.m.
Their address is 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047.
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