MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION

BATON ROUGE, LA

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Magnolia Mound Plantation is a historic site located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The plantation was established in the late 18th century and was originally used for cultivating crops such as cotton and indigo. The site features a main house, slave quarters, a kitchen, a carriage house, and a barn. The main house is a French Creole-style building made of cypress wood and features a central hall with two rooms on either side. The slave quarters are located behind the main house and are made of brick.

Today, Magnolia Mound Plantation is open to the public and offers guided tours of the site. Visitors can learn about the history of the plantation and its role in Louisiana's economy and society during the 18th and 19th centuries. The site also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops on traditional crafts and festivals celebrating Louisiana's cultural heritage.

In addition to its historical significance, Magnolia Mound Plantation is also known for its beautiful gardens and grounds. The site features a formal garden with a fountain and several other gardens showcasing plants and flowers that were common in Louisiana during the plantation era. Overall, Magnolia Mound Plantation is a unique and important cultural landmark in Baton Rouge, offering visitors a glimpse into Louisiana's rich history and heritage.

MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BATON ROUGE LA. US MID #8402200043

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).

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MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION
2161 NICHOLSON DRIVE
BATON ROUGE
LA
70802

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MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION Information

MID # 8402200043
Name MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION
Alternate Name MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION
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 30.425811, -91.187373
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 033
US Census Tract: 002400
US Census Block: 2008