St francisville plantation tours

St Francisville Plantation Tours. The butler greenwood plantation offers tours and views of treasures and family heirlooms while staying in a st. The myrtles plantation, located in st francisville, louisiana is one of these historical southern mansions tied to the history of the region and the country. Greenwood plantation was built in 1830 by william ruffin barrow in the greek revival style of architecture with 28 columns surrounding the mansion. Bed & breakfast for overnight accommodations.

The overnight lodging is located just north of st. You will want to extend your visit in st. It is considered the south’s finest example of classic colonial. The historic presence of the river created deep soil deposits to form uplands that became, in the days of the cotton boom, extremely productive and valuable. The myrtles plantation is officially listed on the national register of historic places. The original house burned down in 1960 leaving behind just the columns and front steps.

Large number of original dependencies give visitors a feel for how the early plantation communities really operated.

You will want to extend your visit in st. Two nights at the greenwood plantation b&b. Follow us 61 north to la 965, then turn right and follow the signs. Francisville area north of baton rouge is a plantation tour in itself, but it too may be combined with visits to homes between baton rouge and new orleans, or with new orleans itself. Greenwood plantation was built in 1830 by william ruffin barrow in the greek revival style of architecture with 28 columns surrounding the mansion. Stories of ghosts and hauntings have surrounded the myrtles plantation since the property was built circa 1796.