Magnolia Mound Plantation

Magnolia Mound is an 18th-century plantation featuring a main house in French Creole style alongside outbuildings including a kitchen, slave cabins, and overseer's residence. The property spans multiple acres with structures arranged to show how a working Louisiana plantation was organized, from the planter's dwelling to agricultural and domestic support buildings.

The property began in 1791 as a settler's residence and grew over time into a large plantation operation. The addition of support buildings and the expansion of the grounds reflect how European settlement developed in early Louisiana.

The main house displays French Creole architectural features in its layout and craftsmanship that shaped how people lived in this region. Walking through the furnished rooms gives you a sense of daily life for the planter class and the design choices that reflected their connection to French colonial traditions.

The grounds are walkable and buildings are connected by marked paths that are easy to navigate. Allow two to three hours to explore the main house and outbuildings at a relaxed pace.

The kitchen was reconstructed based on historical records and regularly demonstrates 18th-century cooking methods using an open hearth. These hands-on shows reveal how much time and physical effort food preparation required in that era.

Location: Baton Rouge

Address: Nicholson Drive

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: December 6, 2025 19:02