Dixie in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
North Plantation
Historic Site
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021
1. North Plantation Marker
The W.H. North Plantation dates back to 1886. The original home was moved with mules and wagons from the bank of Red River in 1903 to the present site on Cottonwood Bayou. After being destroyed by fire in 1923, the home was rebuilt on the original foundation. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Harmon purchased the home in 2000 and began extensive renovations in keeping with the original design.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 32° 41.648′ N, 93° 50.086′ W. Marker is in Dixie, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Dixie Shreveport Road (Louisiana Route 3049) and Cornhusker Road, on the right when traveling north on Dixie Shreveport Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dickson Plantation Home (a few steps from this marker); Dixie Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Killarney Farm (approx. ¾ mile
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More about this marker. Turn right onto Cornhusker Road and follow it about 1 mile. It is a dead end road at the entrance to North Plantation Drive.
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021
2. North Plantation
Plantation is at the end of a private drive.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
