Melrose in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Yucca Plantation
Has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1974
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1974 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 31° 35.994′ N, 92° 58′ W. Marker is in Melrose, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Parish Road (Parish Route 119) and Louisiana Highway 493, on the right when traveling north. Also know as Melrose Plantation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3533 Highway 119, Melrose LA 71452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bindry (a few steps from this marker); Weaving House (a few steps from this marker); Big House (a few steps from this marker); African House and Clementine Hunter's Murals (within shouting distance of this marker); Clemetine Hunter Home and Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Yucca House (within shouting distance of this marker); Melrose Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghana House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melrose.
Also see . . .
1. Melrose Plantation. A historic site of the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches (APHN) (Submitted on August 13, 2015.)
2. Melrose Plantation. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 13, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2015. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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