List of Louisiana state historic sites facts for kids
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| Map of areas maintained by the Office of State Parks (Each dot is linked to the corresponding historic site article) |
Louisiana is home to many amazing places that tell stories about its past! These special spots are called state historic sites. They are managed by Louisiana's State Parks office. As of 2011, there were 17 of these cool sites. They used to be called "state commemorative areas" until 1999, when their name was changed to "state historic sites."
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Louisiana's Historic Sites
These are the 17 state historic sites in Louisiana, managed by the Office of State Parks. Each one helps us learn about different parts of Louisiana's history.
| Site Name | Parish | Area | Photo |
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| Audubon State Historic Site | West Feliciana Parish | 100 acres (40 ha) |
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| Centenary State Historic Site | East Feliciana Parish | 43 acres (17 ha) |
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| Fort Jesup State Historic Site | Sabine Parish | 21 acres (8.5 ha) |
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| Fort Pike State Historic Site | Orleans Parish | 22 acres (9 ha) |
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| Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site | Natchitoches Parish | 5 acres (2 ha) |
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| Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site | Rapides Parish | 103 acres (42 ha) |
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| Locust Grove State Historic Site | West Feliciana Parish | 1 acre (.4 ha) |
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| Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site | St. Martin Parish | 157 acres (64 ha) |
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| Los Adaes State Historic Site | Natchitoches Parish | 14 acres (6 ha) |
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| Mansfield State Historic Site | De Soto Parish | 178 acres (72 ha) |
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| Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site | Iberville Parish | 14 acres (6 ha) |
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| Port Hudson State Historic Site | East Feliciana Parish | 900 acres (364 ha) |
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| Poverty Point State Historic Site | West Carroll Parish | 400 acres (162 ha) |
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| Rebel State Historic Site | Natchitoches Parish | 46 acres (19 ha) |
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| Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site | West Feliciana Parish | 371 acres (150 ha) |
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| Winter Quarters State Historic Site | Tensas Parish | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
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Changes Over Time
Sometimes, things change for these historic sites. In 2010, due to state budget cuts, some sites faced challenges.
Caretaker Status
- Los Adaes and Winter Quarters State Historic Site were put on 'caretaker status'. This means they were still protected but had fewer staff and were not fully open to visitors.
- Later that year, five more sites joined them: Centenary SHS, Fort Jesup, Fort Pike, Marksville, and Plaquemine Lock.
Reopening and Support
- Fort Jesup State Historic Site was able to reopen on November 12, 2010. This happened with help from the town of Many and local tourism groups.
- Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site also reopened on January 5, 2011, thanks to local government support.
- While the boat launch at Fort Pike reopened, the historic site itself remained under caretaker status. You could only visit by making an appointment.
Former State Historic Sites
Some places used to be state historic sites but are now managed differently.
| Former State Historic Site | Parish | Date established | Date jurisdiction changed | Remarks |
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| Kent House | Rapides Parish | 1983 | This historic home was given to a local planning group in 1983. A group called "Friends of Kent House" started helping to care for it in 1999. | |
| Fort DeRussy | Avoyelles Parish | 1999 | 2016 | The city of Marksville now manages this site. |
| Marksville State Historic Site | Avoyelles Parish | 1952 | 2020 | This site was given to the city of Marksville after being closed to the public since 2016. |
See also
- List of Louisiana state parks
- Louisiana State Arboretum
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