China Grove (Gardner, Louisiana) Explained

China Grove
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Nearest City:Gardner, Louisiana
Coordinates:31.3133°N -92.635°W
Built:1857
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:December 05, 1984
Refnum:84000553

China Grove is a historic house located in Gardner, Louisiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1984. The house is considered to be an outstanding example of neo-classical and Greek Revival architecture; its Greek Revival woodwork in particular stands out among houses in the region.[1]

It was listed as one result of a study of 10 Neo-Classical farm-plantation houses along Bayou Rapides. As for several of the others (Eden, Geneva, Hope, Island Home, Longview), China Grove was modified by addition of hood along its original gallery, termed a false gallery, which provides additional protection from the rain, detracting somewhat but not greatly from its original appearance.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: China Grove. National Register of Historic Places Database. Louisiana Office of Cultural Development - Division of Historic Preservation. 2012-09-07.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places: Neo-Classical Architecture of Bayou Rapides TR . Louisiana's National Register staff . Rae Swent . Alice Hunter . July 1984 . July 24, 2019 . National Park Service.