Antonia (Port Allen, Louisiana)

Antonia
Antonia in 2014
Nearest city Port Allen, Louisiana
Coordinates 30°24′19″N 91°13′12″W / 30.40528°N 91.22000°W / 30.40528; -91.22000Coordinates: 30°24′19″N 91°13′12″W / 30.40528°N 91.22000°W / 30.40528; -91.22000
Area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built 1811 (1811)
Architectural style French Creole
MPS Louisiana's French Creole Architecture MPS
NRHP reference # 08000743[1]
Added to NRHP August 1, 2008

Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, USA.

History

The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793.[2] It was inherited by his daughter, who married Zephirin Blanchard. Zephirin Blanchard married Lebert's daughter Elsie and expanded the plantation. The house was built circa 1811.[3] Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812.[2] His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861-1865.[2] The plantation still belonged to his ancestors in 2008.[2]

Architectural significance

The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.[4]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Antonia Plantation". West Baton Rouge Museum. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Antonia Plantation Estate Circa 1811". Antonia Plantation. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Antonia". National Park Service. Retrieved February 7, 2016.


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