Walking Tour of Downtown Plaquemine
The best way to enjoy the beauty of downtown Plaquemine’s architectural gems is to take a walking tour of the area. Starting from St. John Church heading south, you’ll see:

St. John Rectory – an 1880s building, it is home to the pastor of St. John Church. The rectory was completely restored in 1995.

Just a block down on the left is St. Basil’s Academy at 32515 Church Street. It was originally built as a mansion in 1850, but is most well remembered as both the Catholic school and residence of the Sisters Marianites of the Holy Cross from 1859 until 1976. It is now the home of former Lt. Gov. and Mrs. Robert L. Freeman. 
  
Just across from St. Basil’s is the Fremin Home at 23520 Church Street. Typical of a mid 1800s Louisiana colonial raised cottage, it has been restored to its grandeur.

A few steps away at 57725 Court Street is an eloquent three-story Queen Anne home featuring elaborate millwork trim. This 1895 beauty features encircling two-story galleries, multiple dormers and a slate roof topped by a “Widow’s Walk.”

Further down Church Street are First United Methodist Church, with its beautiful stained glass windows; the 1904 building now housing the Iberville Chamber of Commerce; and the massive Joseph Wilbert home, with architecture reminiscent of the steamboat days.

Heading up Meriam Street and over to Eden Street is another prominent residence, the Schwing/Middleton home, which was built on a Spanish land grant prior to 1842. It was damaged by cannon fire during the Civil War.

And, in the final block of Eden Street are several buildings which have been restored. At the corner of Eden and Plaquemine Streets is the Roth Building, a two-story brick building featuring retail space. Next to it is Barker’s Pharmacy, the oldest pharmacy in the state; and the People’s Bank Building, which dates back to 1899. The large building next to it was originally built as a post office in 1935. And finally, at 23410 Eden Street is the handsome Brusle Building, built in 1889. It is now a law office and private residence.