Edward Douglass White House

The Edward Douglass White House features a central hall dividing four rooms, with an inverted stairwell leading to two second-floor bedrooms.

Built from hand-hewn cypress in 1845, the house belonged to Edward Douglass White Sr., the tenth governor of Louisiana, and his son, Chief Justice White.

The museum exhibits document the history of Bayou Lafourche, including narratives of Chitimacha Indians, Acadian settlers, sugar cane plantations, and the White family.

The Louisiana State Museum maintains this National Historic Landmark, which displays architectural elements from both Creole and Greek Revival styles.

The house incorporates specific design elements such as high ceilings, wide galleries, and a raised brick cellar to moderate temperatures during summer months.

Location: Louisiana

Website: https://louisianastatemuseum.org/museum/ed-white-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 29.75403,-90.72931

Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:40