Frogmore Plantation, Greek Revival plantation near Ferriday, Louisiana.
The 1,800-acre cotton farm features multiple historical structures including a cotton gin, plantation manor house, and preserved slave quarters from the 1800s.
Built around 1843, Frogmore served as a significant encampment during the Civil War, where Union soldiers utilized the land for supplies and strategic purposes.
The plantation exhibits both historical and modern cotton production methods, demonstrating the evolution of agricultural practices from manual labor to industrial processes.
Regular tours provide information about cotton farming techniques, plantation life, and the experiences of enslaved individuals who worked the land.
Frogmore maintains one of the last remaining system cotton gins invented by Robert S. Munger, continuing to produce 900 cotton bales each day.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 31.59444,-91.67167
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:46
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and the archaeological site of Poverty Point with its mounds dating to 1700 BC. Museums record the settlement of German communities in Germantown, Acadian culture, and the political history of the state at the old Capitol in Baton Rouge. Gardens and parks provide access to the region's characteristic landscapes. Avery Island Botanical Garden features 70 hectares of vegetation on a natural salt dome, while the bayou wetlands host a variety of wildlife. Places like the Chauvin Art Garden add a modern aspect with sculptures along a waterway. This route allows exploration of different periods in Louisiana's history, from pre-Columbian cultures to developments in the 20th century.
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