Valverda Plantation

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Valverda Plantation House
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Nearest city Maringouin, Louisiana, U.S.
Coordinates 30°32′19″N91°32′43″W / 30.53861°N 91.54528°W / 30.53861; -91.54528 Coordinates: 30°32′19″N91°32′43″W / 30.53861°N 91.54528°W / 30.53861; -91.54528
Area 4.5 acres (1.8 ha)
Built 1850 (1850)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 02000297 [1]
Added to NRHP April 1, 2002 [2]

The Valverda Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic mansion located in Maringouin, Louisiana, USA. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style, and completed in 1850. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 1, 2002. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "Valverda Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 9, 2015.


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