Antonia (Port Allen, Louisiana) Explained

Antonia
Nearest City:	Port Allen, Louisiana
Coordinates:	30.4053°N -91.22°W
Architecture:	French Creole
Added:	August 1, 2008
Refnum:	08000743

Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, U.S.

History

The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793.^[1] It was inherited by his daughter, who married Zephirin Blanchard. Zephirin Blanchard married Lebert's daughter Elsie and expanded the plantation. The house was built .^[2] Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812.^[1] His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861–1865.^[1] The plantation still belonged to his ancestors in 2008.^[1]

Architectural significance

The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Antonia Plantation. West Baton Rouge Museum. February 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160207204642/http://westbatonrougemuseum.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88:antonia-plantation&catid=42:historic-markers&Itemid=54. February 7, 2016. dead.
2. Web site: Antonia Plantation Estate Circa 1811. Antonia Plantation. February 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160206194627/http://antoniaplantation.com/weinplho.html. February 6, 2016. dead.
3. Web site: Antonia. National Park Service. February 7, 2016.