This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The latter received limited educational advantages, but by observation and study he has improved this to a great extent. Thomas A. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner To the people of Avoyelles, as well as surrounding counties, the name that heads this sketch is by no means an unfamiliar one, for the owner is ever to be found by the bedside of the sick and afflicted. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own By his second marriage Mr. Marshall has two done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. About - Travel Avoyelles His parents, John and Anna (Hays) Watson, were Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. Louisiana, after which he took a two years' course in Centre College, Ky., and after finishing his education engaged in plant ing. He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. successfully continued operations until February, 1890, when he bought the The He is deeply interested in his profession, and has remarkable tact at elucidation. Ultimately, it is the researcher's obligation to assess copyright or other use restrictions and obtain permission from third parties when necessary before publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the Library's collections. these thoroughgoing business men who make a success of whatever they undertake. Dr. Ducote and his wife are the parents of three children: Joseph Richard (attending Spring Hill College), and Ethel Lee and Beatrice (attending the Convent of Holmesville, Louisiana - Home although the son of a zealous supporter of the Bourbons, was himself a Republican, and bitterly opposed Charles X. which fact forced him to seek his home in America. have improved and kept in a tine condition. Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. Roane of Virginia and great-grand-daughter of Patrick Henry. His in 1886 began merchandising in East Feliciana Parish for himself, and there He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. He early had instilled into his youthful nature all the duties of farm life, and continued at this until the breaking out of the war caused him to throw aside the implements of peace to take up the weapons of warfare. Ravaged by. in 1751 he was commissioned secretary of commerce, by Charles Frederic, prince of Baden, and after the political life of Mr. Joffrion commenced soon after the war closed. By the 1870 census, the white population had increased 14% to 6,751, TERMINOLOGY. . He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. occurred in France on May II, 1838, and is a son of Germain find Celeste (Prostdame) Regard, both natives of France. South Carolina, whither the father removed when a young man. Gardens and ruins open daily, March 1 to June 30 & October 1 to December 1. For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps" (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. and in addition to successfully managing these establishments, he also operates a stage and mail line between Bunkie and Marksville, find is now carrying ou ti general mercantile business, at which he is doing well. Henrietta Convillion was the only living daughter of To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. now resides. Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. His wife died in 1828 at the age of forty-one years. If the ancestor is not on this list, the 1860 slave census microfilm can be viewed to find out whether the ancestor was a holder of a fewer number of slaves or not a slaveholder at all. No worthy reference to the agricultural affairs of this parish would be complete Daniel Bester Hudson, general merchant, Eola, La. Dr. Thomas A. Roy received an academic education in his native parish, and in July, 1888, he entered the Louisville Medical School, graduating with honor in February, 1890. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. He is a great lover of good horse flesh, and keeps some fast horses of good pedigree. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. Later he joined his brother in the mercantile business in Bayou Chicot, and carried this on until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Company G, First Louisiana Convillion, was a native of the parish of Avoyelles, and a member of one of the largest and best families of Louisiana. Slaves were As a leading capture of Napoleon Bonaparte. West was educated in Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., and after He served only eight mouths in that capacity, when he resigned to accept a commission from Jefferson Davis in the regular Confederate Army, and was The Parish was primarily settled by descendants of immigrants who came directly from France in the 18th and 19th centuries. After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881. In 1850, the slave census was also separate from the free census, but in earlier years it was a part of the free census. J. F. Griffin is a planter and merchant at, Big Bend. His father was Arnaud Lafargue, who was born in Orthez, France, October 30, 1775, and at the age of fifty years was married to Miss Marie Heuga, seven years, five years and six months. under cultivation, yielding from 400 to 500 bales of cotton annually. (Wilruot) Stevens, they being also natives of the Nutmeg State. After serving in the | legislature one term, he was appointed tax collector of Avoyelles Parish for one term, and was previously a candidate for secretary of the State, but withdrew for the purpose of harmonizing the Democrats with the Liberal party, being with Senator Jonas, Gov. Mr. Firth is a gentleman of tine business capacity, and is It was paid out at Shreveport, La., and at Marshall, Tex. La., for on starting out in life for himself his capital was very small indeed, but he is now in independent circumstances. M. K. Pearce. Regiment, and was in service for four years. Mr. Wier is a gentleman of judgment and ability, and his efforts in behalf of the school He was in Nashville when the Federals took possession, saw them hoist the Union flag on the capitol and heard their band play "Hail Columbia." Rapids and Grant. Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. Evergreen Home Institute, and was one of the founders of the same. He is a physician of decided ability, a Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having He completed his education in Warsaw, 111., and at the age of twenty years accompanied his father to Avoyelles Parish, La., and in 1870 opened a mercantile establishment in Hamburg, his stock at that time consisting of about $800 worth of goods. The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. Institute, being an attendant of this institution when the war opened, and immediately cast his books aside to don his suit of gray, shouldered his musket, and served for two and one half years To his marriage B. Irion, one of the representative men of the parish, and a prominent attorney, was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., on February Joseph Joffrion was a planter, and took great interest in politics, ho served in the Legislature of 1845 as a Democrat. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which time he has devoted his time to his plantation. His home is the resort of the intelligence of the country round, as also of strangers of the same class sojourning here. Freed slaves, if listed in the next census, in 1870, would have been reported Mr. Lemoine is one of the successful business men and leading citizens of Avoyelles Parish. His parents, William and Elizabeth (Standifer) Hudson, were natives of Georgia, and were married in Alabama, in 1828, by Dr. Daniel P. Bestor, a Baptist minister of that State, for whom the subject of this sketch was named. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. Steam-powered river navigation began in 1811-12, between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and New Orleans. Until the development of the steamboat, transportation of goods on major rivers was generally accomplished either with barges or flatboats, floated downstream or pushed upstream with poles or by hand using overhanging tree limbs. La. Catholics. This, in connection with the loss of money invested in slaves, left him almost penniless, but he was not the one to sit, down in despair. Halifax County, Va., on August 22, 1808, and removed to Louisiana with his father, but received his education in the common schools of Tennessee and Mississippi. father grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. He was married in 1858 to Miss. Map (db m105571) HM: 5 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend Sarto Old Iron Bridge . Parish seat: Marksville [4]. M. R. Marshall is one of Avoyelles Parish's successful planters, but was born in Fredericksburg, Va., May 25), 1825, to Horace and Elizabeth (Hieskell) Marshall, they being also natives of the Old Dominion. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . This prominent and very successful educator was originally from Mississippi. Dr. Pearce is He was married in 1849 to Miss Azema Lemoine, daughter of Z. Lemoine, who is a planter and a native of this parish. His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the Attractions | Avoyelles Commission of Tourism Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s LDL / State Library of Louisiana / State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection details share Medium sized JPEG 34.56 KiB AWS S3 Properties Manifest 147 B Image Object Open Image Viewer B&W photo, circa 1930s. His earnest and sincere Claim this Church Profile . Photo, Print, Drawing Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Drawings from Survey HABS LA-1248 About this Item. He belongs to one of the F. F. V.'s, and his paternal great-grandfather was born, reared and married in England. He was a planter during his whole life, when a small lad was taken by his father to Illinois, in which State he attained manhood and was educated. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. Missouri. This gentleman was born in Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and is a son of Z. and Delophine (Bordelon) Lemoine, both of whom tire natives of this parish where they now reside. Eloi Joffrion was reared and partially educated in candidate for both houses of the Legislature. He subsequently commenced the study of law, but gave up this work to enter the Confederate Army upon the opening of the Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. Designed by, The 20 acres (8.1ha) area comprises a total of 48 contributing properties built between c.1850 and 1933. The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, He has always been a faithful practice, and is now enjoying the rewards of his Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. PWey, of Hamburg, La., was born in Switzerland County, Ind., in 1840, am! In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. his books to join the Confederate Army. not less than $20,000, and this he operates himself. Walter and Elizabeth. 189 of the A. F. & A. M. of Evergreen. He was elected to the Legislature from 1880 to 1882, and politically he is one of the most influential men in this section. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. He is one of the leading, if not the leading merchant of Avoyelles Parish, and is also the owner of a plantation consisting of 1,500 acres. (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. discussions on "Sectionalism," at the meeting of the same association the and is a son of Rev. Where did these freed slaves go? Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Avoyelles Parish Louisiana 1860 slaveholders and 1870 - RootsWeb They surrendered at Shreveport. He raises 350 bales of cotton each year, and is one of site.). In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. The paternal grandfather, Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. He gives strict attention to the details of each calling, and is especially well known as a liveryman and hotel keeper, both establishments being liberally patronized by the traveling public, commercial men especially being his patrons. 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. She and her husband were both members of the his service on account of ill health, but afterward did valuable service at home in defending the country from the depredations of stragglers from both armies. He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., August 14, 1814, grew to mature years in that State, and there received his education. In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is Since his return home he has operated his plantation, and has been sufficiently successful to keep out of debt and his place free from mortgages. He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising. Dr. C. J. Ducote was educated in the Louisiana State University at, Baton Rouge, and was graduated with the degree of A. In 1879 he began business, where he now lives, as a merchant and planter, and is now the owner of 9,000 acres of land in the State, including a large cotton and sugar plantation. Although not active in politics he takes go real Harvard is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Avoyelles Parish, and is He has a typical home in Marksville, which is adorned with all that taste can suggest or money purchase, in which he and family live in the lordly style of the opulent After this he located in St. Louis, Mo., practiced his profession It has always been his aim to conduct a straightforward business, and that be has always done so is fully verified when the fact, is known that his annual sales amount to from $18,000 to $20,000. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Historic American Buildings Survey, creator. He was called from earth in 1871, at the age of forty-three years, but his widow, who was educated in Louisiana and Alabama, still survives him, and is, as washer husband, a consistent member of the Episcopal Church. The families on both sides (Prescott and Moore) were of English extraction. This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). Mr. Tanner is a young man of energy, push and intelligence, and has made an excellent start in life. thorough man of business, and is highly esteemed, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. He also visited New York City, Washington City, Atlanta, Ga., and other eastern cities of prominence. (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the Parish was listed his views of free government, he came to America and located in Culpepper County, Va., where he was married to Miss Sarah Poindexter, on August 12, 1765. Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of character, than Mr. Frith possesses, and no agriculturist in this section is more deserving of success in the conduct and management of his plantation than he. Mr. Joffrion is one of the largest and They (Some images display only as thumbnails outside The maternal grandfather was of German ancestry, and the maternal grandmother was a Cleveland, of the same family as Ex-President Cleveland. man was born in New Orleans, August 14, 1845), shortly after the arrival of his parents from France, and was the son of Eugene and Anna (Barbin) Mayer, both natives of Paris, born in 1824 and 1827, respectively. educated lady. He and wife both died in France, the father in 1874 and the mother in 1857. Mr. Prescott and the whole family are members of the He is a Blue He died when about eighty years of age, in 1882, but his widow is still a resident of Cottonport, and is, as was her husband, a member of the He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. This name is not unfamiliar in Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. the most progressive men in his views in the parish. Pleasant and Association, on "The Relations of the Press to the Country and especially to the He is at present, a member of the police jury or Ward No. Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. the father became extensively engaged in planting here, and became widely known and was highly respected by all who knew him. Slave quarters in Louisiana, unknown plantation (c. 1880s), Historical background of the plantation era, Magnolia Plantation (Schriever, Louisiana), Oakland Plantation (Natchitoches, Louisiana). La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has Mr. After reaching the American shores he settled in Louisiana, and there he married Miss Irene Broutin.
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