POINTE COUPEE MUSEUM

NEW ROADS, LA

The Interior Patio at the Myrtles Plantation
The Interior Patio at the Myrtles Plantation Credit: nimdok

The Pointe Coupee Museum is located in the town of New Roads, Louisiana, and is a historical museum that showcases the history and culture of Pointe Coupee Parish. The museum is housed in a building that was once a bank and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum's collection includes artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Pointe Coupee Parish from its founding in the 1700s to the present day. Exhibits cover topics such as the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area, the French and Spanish colonial periods, the antebellum era, and the Civil War.

Visitors to the museum can explore a wide range of exhibits, including displays of antique furniture, clothing, and household items from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum also features a research library that is open to the public, as well as a gift shop that sells books, souvenirs, and locally-made crafts.

Throughout the year, the museum hosts a variety of events and programs, including lectures, concerts, and special exhibits. The Pointe Coupee Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Louisiana's Pointe Coupee Parish.

POINTE COUPEE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NEW ROADS LA. US MID #8402200024

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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).

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POINTE COUPEE MUSEUM
8348 FALSE RIVER RD
NEW ROADS
LA
70760

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POINTE COUPEE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402200024
Name POINTE COUPEE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.675324, -91.470183
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 077
US Census Tract: 952200
US Census Block: 2010