Oak Alley Plantation | |
.jpg) Oak Alley Plantation mansion | |
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| Nearest city | Vacherie, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Area | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Built | 1839 |
| Architect | Joseph Pilié |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002187[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1974[1] |
| Designated NHL | December 2, 1974[2] |
Oak Alley Plantation is a historic plantation located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, in the community of Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, U.S. Oak Alley is named for its distinguishing visual feature, an alley (French allée) or canopied path, created by a double row of southern live oak trees about 800 feet (240 meters) long, planted in the early 18th century — long before the present house was built. The allée or tree avenue runs between the home and the River. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture and landscaping, and for the agricultural innovation of grafting pecan trees, performed there in 1846–47 by an enslaved gardener.[3] It was first known as Bon Séjour.[3]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Oak Alley Plantation". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. June 24, 2008.
- ^ a b Goeldner, Paul (July 3, 1974). "NHL nomination for Oak Alley Plantation". National Park Service. Retrieved January 12, 2016.