Oak Alley Plantation
Historic house in Louisiana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 a gardener.[3] It was first known as Bon Séjour.[3]
Oak Alley Plantation | |
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] |