The Magnolia Mound Plantation House is one of the earliest buildings in what we now know today as Baton Rouge. Originally constructed in 1791, the plantation was once the center of a 900-acre operation that grew tobacco, indigo, cotton, and sugarcane. Today, the historic spot is owned by the city of Baton Rouge and maintained by the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of Each Baton Rouge, more commonly known as BREC. A visit to this incredible plantation is certainly one you’ll remember.

A beautiful representation of French Colonial, The Magnolia Mound Plantation House was built by James Hillin in 1791 and was originally a much smaller house.
2161 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
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Hillin and his wife lived there with their five children until 1791, when John Joyce purchased the property. After Joyce drowned during a sailing trip in 1798, his widow remarried and had five children. Renovations and expansions took place in 1802-1805 to accommodate their growing family.
You can take a self-guided or epert-guided tour of the property.
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We'd recommend a guided tour so that you can learn all about the history of the plantation, the owners, and more.
During your tour, you’ll get to view several different structures on the property.
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Built around 1871, the Overseer's House is original to the property.

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The open-hearth kitchen is a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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Authentically furnished with vintage kitchen supplies, it's a front-row seat to see the day-to-day lives of those that lived so long ago.
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In addition to the historic house museum, the kitchen, pigeonnier, and overseer’s house, you'll also get to see an authentic slave cabin.
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This particular cabin was built around 1830 and was originally located at Cherie Quarters at Riverlake Plantation in Pointe Coupee Parish. Magnolia Mound’s own slave cabins were demolished many years ago, but it is known that by 1860 there were nearly 80 slaves that lived on the plantation.

For more information, including admission prices and tour schedules, check out its website, and don’t forget to give it a follow on Facebook. Have you ever visited Magnolia Mound Plantation? Share your experience with us in the comments below!

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Magnolia Mound Plantation, 2161 Nicholson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA