Laura Plantation
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Laura Plantation
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The Laura Plantation is shaded by the low branches of large oak trees making the main house almost hidden from the road.
Constructed in 1804-1805, the "big house" has a raised brick basement story and a briquette-entre-poteaux (brick between posts) upper floor. Much of the house was pre-fabricated, as its wooden beams were pre-cut off-site and arrived ready to be installed. It is one of only 30 substantial Créole style raised houses in the state and has several surviving outbuildings, including two slave cabins. It is one of only 15 plantation complexes in Louisiana with this many complete structures.
Because of its historical importance, the plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is also included on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
The Laura Plantation is located near Vacherie, Louisiana.
Copyright 2018 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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November 8th, 2018
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