National Register of Historic Places
Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation is a historic place in Vacherie, St. James County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002187.
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Oak Alley Plantation
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About this place
What is Oak Alley Plantation?
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 or canopied path, created by a double row of southern live oak trees about 800 feet 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. It was first known as Bon Séjour.
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Listing details
- Name
- Oak Alley Plantation
- City
- Vacherie
- County
- St. James County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- December 2, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002187
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 30.00456, -90.77685
When was Oak Alley Plantation listed on the National Register?
Oak Alley Plantation was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1974.
Where is Oak Alley Plantation located?
Oak Alley Plantation is located in Vacherie, St. James County, Louisiana at approximately 30.00456, -90.77685. See the map above.
Is Oak Alley Plantation a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Oak Alley Plantation is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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