The Hidden Castle In Louisiana That Almost No One Knows About
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Jackie Ann
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Did you know Louisiana has seven castles? (You can read about them in our previous article here.) This one in particular is a lesser known castle in Washington Parish with a fascinating history. Let’s take a look.
Their address is 47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, Louisiana 70438.
The lawns are perfectly manicured, the gardens are blooming...everything is absolutely perfect.
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Dr. Mark Belcher knew he wanted to live in a castle after watching a movie "The War Lord" in 1971. He then toured England in the late 1970s to get inspiration for his dream castle.
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Dr. Belcher lived in the castle for almost a decade before being purchased by Dolly and Steve Illg in 1999.
Simply stunning!
If you’d like to learn about the love story attached to the castle, you can read about it in our previous article here.
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