Antonia (Port Allen, Louisiana)

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

Antonia
Antonia in 2014
Nearest cityPort Allen, Louisiana
Coordinates30°24′19″N 91°13′12″W
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1811 (1811)
Architectural styleFrench Creole
MPSLouisiana's French Creole Architecture MPS
NRHP reference No.08000743[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 1, 2008

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]

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References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Antonia Plantation". West Baton Rouge Museum. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. "Antonia Plantation Estate Circa 1811". Antonia Plantation. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  4. "Antonia". National Park Service. Retrieved February 7, 2016.


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