SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE
HOUMA, LA
Southdown Plantation House is a historic site located in Houma, Louisiana. Built in 1859, it was originally the home of sugar baron, William B. Thompson. The house is a two-story, Greek Revival-style plantation house, constructed with brick, cypress, and metal. The interior of the house has been preserved in its original state, featuring many of its original furnishings.
The first floor of the house consists of a parlor, dining room, and four bedrooms. The second floor contains two bedrooms and a hallway. The house also has two balconies that overlook the plantation grounds, which are filled with live oaks, magnolias, and other trees.
The grounds of the plantation are filled with many features, including a rose garden, a blacksmith shop, and a carriage house. The plantation also includes an agricultural museum, which showcases tools and equipment used in the production of sugar and other crops.
Today, Southdown Plantation is open for tours, as well as for educational and cultural events. The plantation also serves as a popular wedding venue. In addition, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOUMA LA. US MID #8402200007
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE
- telephone: 9858510154
- website: http://www.southdownmuseum.org
SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE
1208 MUSEUM DR
HOUMA
LA
70360
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SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE Information
MID # | 8402200007 |
Name | SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 29.588728, -90.740238 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 22 FIPS County Code: 109 US Census Tract: 001700 US Census Block: 4006 |