Darby Plantation, French Colonial plantation in New Iberia, United States.
Description
Darby Plantation is a two-story French Colonial house with a central hall and covered galleries on both sides. The structure uses native brick construction and heavy cypress timber for its main supports.
History
The house was built between 1813 and 1820 for Francois St. Marc Darby and his wife. The family owned the property for more than 150 years after its completion.
Culture
The house displays French colonial building techniques through its native brick walls and cypress timber framing. These methods were common among early settlers who adapted construction to the Louisiana environment.
Practical
The property sits outside New Iberia in a quiet rural setting surrounded by live oak trees and sugarcane fields. The location makes it easily accessible without driving through the city center.
Did you know?
The original structure was destroyed by fire in the 1970s and later reconstructed in 2002 with contemporary modifications. These changes included interior stairs and additional roof dormers that differ from the original design.
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