LaBranche Plantation Dependency, human settlement in United States of America
LaBranche Plantation Dependency is a small residential building from the late 1700s located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was one of the few structures that survived from what was once a large plantation and retains its characteristic Federal architecture with handcrafted wooden details throughout.
The building was constructed in the late colonial period when the region was known for large sugar and cotton plantations. During the Civil War, the main mansion was destroyed, but this dependency building survived and remained through multiple ownership changes until it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
The building displays Federal-style woodwork of a type rarely found intact in this region today. Its function as a garçonnière, or bachelor quarters for unmarried men, shows how plantation households organized their living spaces.
The building sits on private property, but the preserved structures can be viewed from outside, with the ancient oak trees on the property giving a sense of the original landscape. Visitors should note that interior access may be limited and it is best to check ahead about accessibility and viewing times.
The property still contains a rare bathtub that once belonged to President Zachary Taylor, a tangible connection to a notable historical figure. The site also preserves slave quarters on the grounds, offering insight into the living conditions of enslaved families, as such structures were often destroyed elsewhere.
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