Jefferson in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Whitehall Plantation Home

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 20, 2018

1. Whitehall Plantation Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1857 for François Pascalis de Labarre IV. Occupied by Union Troops during the Civil War. After 1892 was a gambling casino, Jesuit retreat house and St. Agnes Church. Magnolia School since 1935.

Erected 2012 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 29° 57.145′ N, 90° 10.121′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is at the intersection of River Road (State Road 611-1) and Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on River Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Huey P. Long Bridge, Louisiana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marsalis Mansion Motel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wedell - Williams Airport Site (approx. 0.8 miles away); Camp Parapet (approx. 0.9 miles away); Magnolia Lane (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Camp Parapet (approx. one mile away);

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a different marker also named Camp Parapet (approx. one mile away); Jefferson Highway (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 20, 2018

2. Whitehall Plantation Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018.