Harlem Plantation House

The Harlem Plantation House presents a one-and-a-half story raised cottage design with a five-bay facade and interior features including three fireplaces and wooden Greek Revival mantels.

Built around 1840, this French Colonial style plantation house underwent substantial renovations in 1910, maintaining its position as a National Register of Historic Places since 1982.

The house combines French and Anglo-American architectural elements, featuring an unusually large central room flanked by two smaller spaces, reflecting the regional building traditions.

The property spans 0.4 acres along the east bank of the Mississippi River, approximately 5 miles upriver from Pointe à la Hache with coordinates at 29°37′28″N 89°54′10″W.

The structure contains original bousillage walls, made from a specific mixture of mud, sand, Spanish moss, and animal hair, demonstrating traditional Louisiana construction methods.

Location: Louisiana

GPS coordinates: 29.62444,-89.90278

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25