Cane River Creole National Historical Park - Magnolia Plantation |
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5549 Hwy 119 Derry, LA 71416(318) 352-0383 |
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The Magnolia Plantation is one of two historic sites preserved by Cane River Creole National Historical Park, the other being the Oakland Plantation. Constructed in the 1830s for the LeComte family, the slave-built residence was destroyed during the Civil War and rebuilt in a blend of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles in 1899. There are many other outbuildings that provide important insight into the daily routines of people tied to the plantation life, as well as the agricultural methods and practices favored during the 19th century. Guided tours of the plantation grounds are the best way to get an in-depth look into this time and place, but they can also be explored individually during other times in the week. Situated about 10 miles southeast of the Magnolia Plantation, this portion of the park is close to the small town of Derry and the western portion of the Kisatchie National Forest.
Grounds open daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Guided tour runs Sat. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Free.
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