St. Joseph Plantation, human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
St. Joseph Plantation is a working sugarcane farm in Vacherie along the Mississippi River, featuring Greek Revival style buildings. The main house with tall columns dates to around 1830 and sits surrounded by outbuildings, a museum, and fields still harvested for sugar production.
The plantation was established around 1830 and has been family-owned since approximately 1877. It developed as a major center for sugar production and played an important role in Louisiana's agricultural economy for generations.
The name comes from Saint Joseph, a figure honored throughout the region. The buildings and working fields visible today show how sugar farming became central to local identity and community life.
Visitors can take daily guided tours through the main house, outbuildings, and the sugar museum at their own pace. The grounds are spacious, so comfortable walking shoes and water are recommended, especially in warm weather.
The plantation was the birthplace of Henry Hobson Richardson, a notable architect who developed the style that came to bear his name in the late 1800s. It has also served as a filming location for television and film productions, including scenes from Queen Sugar and the movie Mudbound.
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