Oak Alley Plantation
- Also Known As: Bon Sejour
- Vicinity: 2.5 mi N of Vacherie
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
George Swainey | Architect | |||||
1837/00/00 | ||||||
1847/01/00 | During the winter of 1846-47, Antoine, a slave gardener at Oak Alley is the first to successfully graft pecan trees. His work will result in the first named variety, Centennial, and the first commercial pecan orchard at nearby Anita plantation. | Pecan |
Particulars for Oak Alley Plantation: | |
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Area of Significance | Agriculture |
Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Sight Category | Building |
Other Description | Full peripteral plantation |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Area of Significance | Landscape Architecture |
Level of Significance | National |
Historic Use | Plaza |
Owner | Private |
Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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