Maria josephine armstrong was born in 1879 in austin, texas, and raised on the famous armstrong ranch, where her passion for cattle ranching and the ranching lifestyle began. Its history includes being among the sites of englands first colonization efforts in the new world in the late 1600s to the american revolution to the american civil war. Plantation diary, the plantation record and account book no. Belle grove was the quintessential antebellum southern plantation. An unexpected aspect in africanamerican history is that free african americans themselves owned slaves and did so at least since 1654, continuing to do so right through the civil war. This website, and its related discussion group, center around belle grove plantation, formerly of iberville parish, louisiana. Belle grove plantation, louisiana and the ware families who owned it posted on august 26, 2012 by vicki august 11, 2018 this content is restricted to site members. Included are 120 fullcolor photographs with information about the construction, history, and condition of each house. They were raised on the plantation of captain michael zenor in concordia parish and. Contributed from the 1974 audubon pilgrimage booklet by the wfp historical society. Its really a superb collection of architectural history, and also fascinating and sad. June 25th, 2014 belle grove plantation is hosting a july 4th picnic and concert on the lawn to celebrate independence day and to begin raising money to restore three historic outbuildings. The grenier oak, also called the donald louis peltier oak, is located on the grounds of what was once called forest grove plantation. Below are the parishes that are near laurel grove plantation.
Imaginations will be sparked by descriptions of the homes, furnishings, and special rooms that once housed rocking horses and charming china dolls. Belle grove plantation of louisiana, white castle, louisiana. His other books include plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area, virginia plantation homes, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, and atlanta. Plantation homes of louisiana and the natchez area. Belle grove was one of the largest country houses built in louisiana prior to the civil war. They tell the story of those who laid the foundation for louisiana as it exists today. Alaska alabama california colorado connecticut florida georgia illinois indiana kentucky louisiana massachusetts maryland michigan minnesota nevada new jersey new hampshire new york ohio pennsylvania rhode island south carolina tennessee texas virginia vermont. United stateslouisianaiberville parishbelle grove plantation. Belle grove of louisiana was formerly of iberville parish, louisiana and was. The louisiana plantation coloring book by cecilia dartez. Myrtle grove plantation iberville parish, louisiana. One of the grandest plantation homes ever to exist was belle grove. The latter was the birthplace of james madison and is now operated as a bed and breakfast. Plantation life louisiana history the narrative of james roberts, a soldier under gen.
Pictures 1 belle grove plantation mansion, white castle. Its seventyfive rooms were spread out over four floors. Belle grove plantation in middletown, virginia was named after nelly madison hites grandmothers home, belle grove plantation in port conway king george county, virginia. Built 140 years agoin year 2000 166 years old on the river bank at st. In its three hundred plus years, belle grove plantation has stood witness to many of americas greatest historic events and hosted many famous and historical people. Today there are many ways to enjoy our louisiana plantations including plantation tours, some are bed and breakfasts and others offer wedding venues. This is not the plantation that stood in iberville parish. The ware family was associated with belle grove for some 40 years, the last male member of the family there being john stone ware, in whom the rich heritage of. Belle grove plantation was formerly of iberville parish, louisiana. Some of the plantation homes featured in the louisiana plantation coloring book include the san francisco plantation home, one of the. The home of james monroe mcbride, son of peter mcbride of.
Jackson at the battle of new orleans, in the war of 1812. A different kind of history lesson at belle grove plantation. Completed in 1857, it was one of the largest mansions ever built in the south, surpassing that of the neighboring nottoway. Belle grove, also known as belle grove plantation, was a plantation and elaborate greek revival and italianatestyle plantation mansion near white castle in iberville parish, louisiana. In 1972, the houma daily courier ran a historical piece on belle grove.
Belle grove is a partner of cedar creek and belle grove national historical park. Sugar plantations edit by the 1830s, bayou teche was the main street of acadiana, with one plantation after another. Josephine met and fell in love with cotton broker andrew stewart, whom she married on april 18, 1906 at st. The closest populated place is that of jean lafitte that is1. Along the river road past and present on louisianas historic byway. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. The family started a tradition of sharing the history and heritage of willow grove with the community in the 1980s when they opened the farm for field trips and birthday parties. Built by john andrews and completed in 1857, belle groves architect was henry howard. Belle grove national trust for historic preservation.
Mavis grove plantation historical is a place of kind locale belonging to the county of jefferson. St james santee plantation parish history and records, 16851925, spartanburg, sc. A gifted raconteur, roland sets the scene where the louisiana cane country formed a favored and colorful part of the old. There is a white wooden fence across the front of the property, with several large live. Roland draws from an abundance of primary sources to describe how the civil war brought south louisianas sugarcane industry to the brink of extinction, and disaster to the lives of civilians both black and white. Also, belle grove plantation in the shenandoah valley near middletown, virginia. Built by john andrews and completed in 1857, belle grove s architect was henry howard. Photography collection, the new york public library. Belle grove plantation iberville parish, louisiana wikipedia. The vines family had enjoyed wealth and prominence in beaufort county since the early 1700s, when charles vines great, great grandfather, capt. Dozens of books have been written regarding belle groves beauty and charm, while hundreds of photographs have been published. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, plantations remained largely selfcontained, supplying most of the needs of their workers through plantation stores.
Belle grove of little bayou black louisianagenealogygirl. Nottoway is often cited as the largest antebellum plantation house remaining in the south. Information about belle grove plantation, including its location, history, land, crops, owners, slaves, buildings, and current status. If you wish, during dessert, owner joe white will share a brief history about the. Nottoway is often cited as the largest antebellum plantation house. The old thiry house has known four moves and almost as many renovations. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. This series was inspired by a twovolume book series called lost. Printed for the author, 1858, by james roberts html. On a typical visit to myrtle grove, you will be allowed to go on a self guided tour of the main house upon your arrival. The cemeteries of louisiana are a significant part of the states history. Photos and history of the belle grove plantation mansion.
Whenever belle grove is mentioned in this section of the state, it brings to mind the wares. Belle grove history the history of belle grove begins with the german immigration into the shenandoah valley of virginia. Louisiana plantations continued to be important to the state and local economy. Historic american buildings survey habs la36 belle grove plantation near white castle, louisiana. Books about plantation homes of the antebellum south. Belle grove plantation began with 483 acres given to isaac hite jr. See more ideas about louisiana plantations, plantation homes and southern plantations. David king gleason was a photographer who lived and worked in baton rouge, louisiana.
Belle grove was one of the largest country houses built in louisiana prior to the. Belle grove was the largest antebellum home ever built in the south. Belle groves july 4 event supports effort to restore outbuildings. Washington in the revolutionary war, and under gen. David king gleason 19271992 was a professional photographer based in baton rouge, louisiana. Belle grove plantation iberville parish, louisiana. Locust grove state historic site louisiana office of. Lsu press books plantation homes of louisiana and the.
Many people from baton rouge have enjoyed the peaceful country atmosphere and the fun times that country life offers at the farm. A battle which cost me a limb, some blood, and almost my life chicago. New orleans plantation country holds a collection of the most glorious plantations in louisiana, each offering a unique glimpse back in time. The location of myrtle grove plantation has been provided by the geographic names information system ie the gnis. Pictures 1 belle grove plantation mansion, white castle louisiana. Belle grove plantation, louisiana and the ware families. Plantations search results louisiana digital library. The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of lafourche parish. Plantation stories of old louisiana wilkinson, andrews on. A typical abbreviation for myrtle grove plantation. Depending on the site, the antebellum mansions are surrounded by working farms, gardens and meticulously maintained grounds. See more ideas about louisiana history, louisiana and history.
Louisiana contributor names evans, walker, 19031975, photographer created published 1936. A visit to locust grove state historic site provides an illustration of the small family cemeteries which were a part of most plantations. In 1732, jost hite with his business partner robert mckay and 16 families, journeyed to the northern valley to settle on 140,000 acres obtained in two land grants. Belle grove plantation was an elaborate greek revival and italianatestyle plantation mansion near. This early work by the esteemed historian charles p. The owners not only operate myrtle grove as a dining and event venue, but live here as well. Belle grove plantation history of a southern plantation. His other books include baton rouge, over new orleans, over boston, over miami, antebellum homes of georgia, virginia plantation homes, and atlanta. Subject headings united stateslouisianaiberville parish. Come discover belle grove plantations rich history and the people who helped forge a nation at this southern plantation. History of myrtle grove myrtle grove plantation history. The vineshearn house myrtle grove plantation house.
Belle grove plantation, iberville parish, louisiana. Belle grove plantation of louisiana, 32900 highway 405. History of myrtle grove construction on the main house began around 1842 by either charles l. The home was the largest antebellum home ever built in the south. Belle grove plantation mansion, white castle louisiana.
Franklins first united methodist church was established in 1806, making it the first protestant church established in the state of louisiana. Here he focuses on the aura of louisianas plantation homes some beautiful, some crumbling from neglect. I, like so many others, am constantly searching for pictures, historical records, or. Laurel grove plantation lafourche parish, louisiana. Cedar creek and belle grove national historical park has created an. Belle grove of louisiana was formerly of iberville parish, louisiana and was the largest antebellum home in the south. It was owned by a sugar planter, one john andrews, who had operated a plantation on this site in iberville paris, louisiana beginning in the 1830s and eventually owned 150 slaves. Belle grove plantation of louisiana largest antebellum. Belle grove plantation in iberville parish, louisiana, by robert mark rudd represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in east baton rouge parish library.
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