Magnolia Mound Plantation
Magnolia Mound Plantation, French Creole plantation museum in Baton Rouge, United States.
The plantation complex includes a main house, double slave cabin, open-hearth kitchen, overseer residence, and multiple 19th-century agricultural structures across the property.
Built in 1791 as a settler residence, the property expanded from a small dwelling to a 900-acre plantation with direct access to the Mississippi River.
The museum preserves French Creole architectural elements and maintains exhibits of Louisiana-made furniture, decorative items, and historical agricultural tools.
The museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00, with guided tours available throughout operating hours.
The reconstructed kitchen building hosts regular demonstrations of historical cooking methods from October through May using period-appropriate techniques and equipment.
Location: Baton Rouge
Address: 2161 Nicholson Drive 70802 Baton Rouge
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 13:00-16:00
Phone: +12253434955
Website: https://brec.org/facility/MagnoliaMound
GPS coordinates: 30.42627,-91.18724
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:27
Baton Rouge preserves its history through several sites that showcase Louisiana's development. The State Capitol building, an art deco structure from 1932, towers over downtown at 140 meters high and offers a view of the Mississippi River and its surroundings from its observation deck. Nearby, the Former Governor's Residence from 1850 exemplifies Southern colonial architecture with its white columns, while the Magnolia Mound Plantation, established in 1791, reconstructs the life of French cotton planters. The city’s museums document different aspects of regional history. The LSU Rural Life Museum houses artifacts and documents on Louisiana's farming techniques from the 18th to the 20th century. The USS Kidd, a World War II destroyer moored on the Mississippi, exhibits collections on American naval history. Louisiana State University's campus features the LSU Tiger Stadium, built in 1924 and capable of holding over 100,000 spectators. The city also has natural areas such as the Bluebonnet Marsh Nature Center with its 43 hectares of marsh accessible via trails, as well as a zoo with 800 animals across 200 species.
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Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
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LSU Football Operations Center
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LSU Indoor Practice Facility
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LSU Honors College
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Swine Palace
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One American Place
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Baton Rouge City Club
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Alex Box Stadium
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Prince Hall Masonic Temple
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CARTE Museum
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Riverfront Plaza/Levee Green
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Reiley-Reeves House
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LSU Museum of Art
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