Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Rienzi Plantation House
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
1. Rienzi Plantation House Marker
Inscription.
Rienzi Plantation House. . This house is believed to have been built by William Fields or Henry Johnson between 1815 and 1835 Johnson eventually purchased several small tracts to form the huge sugar-producing plantation. Other significant owners were Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, Juan Egana, Thomas Bibb, Richard Allen and eventually J.B. Levert. In 2004 J.B. Levert Land Co. donated the house to Nicholls State University. The lower floor was once open and was used for sheltering horses and carriages. The interior features a cross-shaped hall and carved woodwork. The name is derived from a 14th century Italian patriot.
This house is believed to have been built by William Fields or Henry Johnson between 1815 and 1835 Johnson eventually purchased several small tracts to form the huge sugar-producing plantation. Other significant owners were Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, Juan Egana, Thomas Bibb, Richard Allen and eventually J.B. Levert. In 2004 J.B. Levert Land Co. donated the house to Nicholls State University. The lower floor was once open and was used for sheltering horses and carriages. The interior features a cross-shaped hall and carved woodwork. The name is derived from a 14th century Italian patriot.
Erected by the Lorio Foundation and the Lafourche Heritage Society.
Location. 29° 47.955′ N, 90° 48.804′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on East Bayou Road (State Highway 308) 0.1 miles Rienzi Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 East Bayou Road, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Mount Carmel Academy (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Cemetery
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on House.(Submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
2. Rienzi Plantation House (Private home now)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
3. The view west on State Route 308 from plantation.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
