Rosedown Plantation, Cotton plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
The Federal-Greek Revival mansion stands at the end of a 660-foot oak-lined avenue, surrounded by 28 acres of formal gardens.
Construction of the main house began in 1834 for Daniel and Martha Turnbull, who managed 3,455 acres of cotton fields with 450 enslaved workers.
Martha Turnbull's 1836 garden diary guided the development of extensive gardens featuring imported Asian camellias, fountains, and summer houses.
The plantation opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours of the house and opportunities for self-guided exploration of the gardens.
The dining room contains a traditional punkah, a large swinging fan operated by rope, with ice-filled tables that provided cooling during meals.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 30.79600,-91.37090
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:20
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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