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Iberville offers some of the most unique and magnificent attractions you will find in all of south Louisiana. It is home to magnificent Nottoway Plantation, the largest plantation home in the South, which completed a $7 million restoration in 2009. The Plaquemine Lock museum, a Dutch-influenced building with gleaming white tile, is a state historic site offering tours.
Come spend a day or two with us in intriguing Iberville!
Architectural Tour Historic District
Attractions
Tour Plaquemine's Architectural Legacy from the Lumber Industry.
Plaquemine, an Indian word translated from the French-meaning persimmon. A variety of architectural styles still stands as a legacy from lumber industry of the late 19th and early 20th century. On-going restoration and rehab of private and public buildings continue to contribute to the community fabric. Plaquemine's Forgotten Architecture in the National Register Historic District consists of some 120 structures. Architectural styles of the Revival period and the vernacular origin can be seen on commercial and family dwellings. The Forgotten Architecture of Plaquemine includes Greek Revival, Romanesque Revival, Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, Italiante Style, Breaux Arts, Neo-Classical, Queen Anne Style, Dutch Influence, Bungalow, Shotgun houses-19th century, Eden Streetscape, and Main Streetscape.
Jack Miller's Landing
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Mon - Fri: 5:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Sun: 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Address: 65390 Belleview Road
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-659-0000 Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-Millers-Js-Lounge/116616038369584
Carville Hansen's Disease Museum
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> Historic
The pictureseque Indian Camp Plantation, hidden away on the back roads of Carville, is actually the site of abuse and miracles. It was formerly the Gillis Long Hansen's Disease Center, the only hospital in the nation to treat Hansen's Disease (leprosy). Museum Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Historic Walking Tour and Film are given the last Saturday of every month at 2:00 p.m. and you must call for reservations, 225-642-1950. Admission is free and open to the public.
Address: 5465 Point Clair Rd
, Carville, LA 70721
Phone: 225-642-1950
Cora Texas Sugar Mill
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> Historic
One of only 13 remaining sugar mills... Cora Texas was established in 1928. At that time railway cane cars carried sugarcane to the mill for processing, and the mill had 145 cars. In 1948 the mill was purchased by the Kessler family, which still operates the mill today. Through the years, the mill has grown from a small operation that ground about 1,000 tons of cane a day to handling15,000 tons daily during grinding season. The railroad operation was discontinued in 1948, replaced by tractor-trailer operation on the new La. Hwy. 1. During grinding season (October through January), the mill operates 24 hours a day and currently grinds approximately 1.3 million tons of sugarcane into 300 million pounds of sugar annually.
Iberville Museum
Attractions
> Historic
The Iberville Museum is located in the original "City Hall" of historic Plaquemine. Built by New Orleans architect James Gallier in 1848, the museum features artifacts from parish residents of the 19th and 20th century. Visit to find out the connection between the Model-T Ford and Iberville Parish and much more on the history and culture of the parish.
Hours of Operation
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Admission
$2 (13 yrs and up)
$1 Children (6-12)
School Groups are FREE!
Address: 57735 Main Street
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-687-7197
Live Oaks Plantation
Attractions
> Historic
Part of a driving tour from La. 77 at Interstate 10. Facing Bayou Grosse Tete, Live Oaks was built by slave artisans who hauled cypress from the swamps and made brick from clay soil found in the area. Built in 1826 by Charles Dickinson, it features six columns supporting wonderful galleries on both the first and second floors. The view from the second floor gallery of the majestic oaks, which shelter the home, must be quite impressive. In fact, one of the oaks is the fifth largest live oak tree in the country. One of the most outstanding architectural features of the home is the winding stairway leading from the 20-feet-wide hall to the second floor. The home can be viewed from La. Hwy. 77. The home is privately owned and not open for tours.
Address: La. 77 at Interstate 10
, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin, LA
Madonna Chapel
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> Historic
Iberville also has a spot in Ripley's Believe It or Not for its beloved Madonna Chapel. It is listed in Ripley's as the smallest church in the world. Built by Italian farmer Anthony Gullo in 1902, he had been very ill, and promised the Virgin Mary that he would build a chapel in her honor if he got well. The original church was 7 feet by 7 feet, but a new levee in 1924 necessitated the removal of the chapel. The present chapel is a tad larger - a 9 feet by 9 feet structure. Mass is celebrated from the chapel once a year, on August 15, the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. However, the chapel is open daily for those who wish to visit and enjoy its solitude. The key is kept in the mailbox.
Mound House
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> Historic
Part of a driving tour from La. 77 at Interstate 10. Located on Bayou Grosse Tete about three miles from Maringouin, Mound House was built in 1840 by Austin Woolfolk, a large landowner. It is a one and a half story frame house, which sits among moss-draped oak trees. The home is privately owned and not open for tours.
Address: La. 77 at Interstate 10
, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin, LA
Nottoway Plantation
Attractions
> Historic
Certainly Iberville's claim to fame, the majestic Nottoway Plantation is the largest remaining plantation home in the south. Nottoway was completed in 1859 for Mr. And Mrs. John Hampden Randolph and their 11 children. The wealth of sugarcane farmer Randolph shows with 15 feet ceilings in its 64 rooms and intricate woodwork throughout.
Address: 1025 Louisiana Highway 1
, White Castle, LA 70788
Phone: 225-545-2992
Old Turnerville
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> Historic
Nadler Street - Turn off La. Hwy. 1 on Schnebelen Street and take a right on Nadler Street. While the homes on the walking tour are not open to the public, two charming homes in Old Turnerville (north Plaquemine) are open for tours. Marietta's House is a large raised cottage featuring a wide front gallery. Built in 1879, it is furnished with an impressive collection of antiques and accessories from the Empire, Victorian and Napoleon III periods. Miss Louise's House, located next door, is an 1880s cottage framed by wisteria vines. It includes an antiques and gift shop, is the proverbial grandma's house with lace curtains, fancy porcelain, oil lamps, faded family portraits and inviting wicker furniture on the back porch. Hours: By appointment.
Address: Nadler Street
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Plaquemine City Hall
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> Historic
Originally named the Great Temple of Justice, the massive three story brick building surrounded by oak trees on Railroad Avenue now serves as Plaquemine's City Hall. It was built in 1907 as the seat of parish government and served in that capacity until 1985 when a new parish courthouse was completed. The building now houses city government, utilites and court offices.
Address: 23640 Railroad Avenue
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-687-7236
Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site
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> Historic
Bayou Plaquemine served as a vital waterway from the Mississippi River to the interior of Louisiana during the1800s and into the mid 1900s. Because of its importance both as a major transportation route and a force for economic prosperity, Congress authorized the construction of a lock here in the late 1800s. Construction began in 1895 and was completed in 1909. Now a state historic site, it includes a museum, visitors center, and an open air pavilion with a display of various water craft used when the lock was operational. Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Children to age 12 free, age 13 to 61 - $4; and senior citizens free.
Address: 57730 Main Street
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-687-7158 /877-987-7158
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
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> Historic
St. Gabriel Church is believed to be the oldest Catholic church structure in Louisiana. It was built in 1769 and has been moved several times. The steeple of the church, believed to be made primarily of silver, was a gift from the Queen of Spain in 1770. The church is no longer used by the large Catholic congregation in St. Gabriel, but is often the setting for photographs or picnics. It is located on the River Road in St. Gabriel but is not open to the public
Address: River Road
, St. Gabriel, LA
St. John Baptist Church & School House
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> Historic
Built in 1868, this church of cypress wood is believed to be the oldest African American church in this region. It was built under the direction of Rev. Basile Dorsey, who was also instrumental in building the school house across the street from the church. The church is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places and is still used for services each week. The school house, which provided the only education available to African American children in the area until the 1950s, was restored in the mid 1990s. Today it is used for a variety of community activities.
Address: 56105 McMillian Drive
, White Castle, LA 70788
Phone: 225-545-6899
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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> Historic
The magnificent St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church was built in the late 1920s. The huge Roman Basilica style building is 70 feet wide by 250 feet long and is considered the purest example of Italian Romanesque architecture in the South. It features massive exterior columns matched by huge oak doors. Inside, the long walkway to the altar is marked by more columns and intricate stained glass windows made in Germany after World War II. The balastrino altar, handsome campanile and portico, plus the use of marble for the altar and communion rail, add to the elegance of this great cathedral. Located next to it is the St. John Parish Life Center, which was originally built as a Catholic school. It has been renovated to now accommodate meetings, gatherings and office space. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., weekend hours vary depending on services.
St. Louis Plantation
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> Historic
St. Louis Plantation home was built in 1857 by U.S. Rep. Edward J. Gay and today is the private residence of the Gay family. It was named for the City of St. Louis. It has six columns and a gallery across the front, along with a rooftop belvedere. The home also has a cellar, which is quite rare among plantations; and is another Iberville property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It can be viewed from River Road but is not open for tours.
Address: LA 405
, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Phone: 225-687-2642
St. Raphael Cemetery
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> Historic
One of the oldest cemeteries in the state, St. Raphael is located on River Road just a few miles south of Plaquemine. It dates back to the 1800s and is the resting place of Iberville's only native son to serve as governor of the state, Paul O. Hebert.
Address: Hwy. 405
, Bayou Goula, LA 70788
Phone: 225-772-7049
Sunnyside
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> Historic
Sunnyside is a lovely two-story mansion located on the east bank of Bayou Grosse Tete between Rosedale and Grosse Tete. The mansion, built in 1895, sits in a grove of live oak trees. The home is privately owned and not open for tours.
Address: Part of a driving tour from La. 77 at Interstate 10.
, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin, LA
Tanglewild
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> Historic
Directly across the Grosse Tete Bridge at Maringouin sits Tanglewood Plantation. Built before 1860, it is a one and a half story raised cottage with a pillored front gallery, dormer windows and a modified Greek key design at the front doorway. The home is privately owned and not open for tours.
Address: Part of a driving tour from La. 77 at Interstate 10.
, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin, LA
The Church Of The Nativity
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> Historic
This old Protestant Episcopal chapel built in 1859, the Church of the Nativity in Rosedale has seen many a visitor. Constructed of cypress lumber, it is an old English style structure unique to the area, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Address: Laurel Street - Part of a driving tour from La. 77 at Interstate 10.
, Rosedale, Grosse Tete and Maringouin, LA
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There’s also the magnificent St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with its Italian Romanesque architecture; and nearby Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park, with fishing and picnicking along the bayou. Madonna Chapel, the smallest church in the world, makes a fun stop; or take the ferry ride across the Mighty Mississippi to the Carville Museum an intriguing history tour. If you’re looking for picturesque rural life, a ride along La. 77 is a treat. |
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