re: History Buffs: What is was name of that burned down plantation on river road?

I live in Nashville currently.

And I bet you're a nice guy, but meeting people from the internet is kind of weird to me. No offense intended at all

I guess early 1800s BR was probably a major stopping place just invetween Natchez and NO as well. I guess I just always figured around that time St Francisville would have been the population center.

Just across the river from Duncan point you have Plaquemines which I'm sure also had a decent port.

That's a cool time and I'm usually pretty interested in pre-civil war stuff in this area. About 20-30 years before that place was built is when it gets really more interesting because the records seem to drop off a lot.

You recommend any books on the history that you've read SS?

Can't think of any off the top of my head.

I just enjoy talking to people with older homes and land and learning about their history.



Met a guy recently that come to find out his building might be the oldest anywhere upriver past the French quarter.

The building he owns sits on land where a plantation owned by the Jesuits around 1700. They were kicked out or Nola in the 1720s and they figured all the buildings were tore down. Well some society came in and did some testing on wood beans in the house and they came back to before the jesuits were kicked out. So they are doing more dating but they think it's the oldest building in uptown Nola and last remaining from the jesuits.


Eta: the church I go to has had a presence in the city since before the La purchase. The original building isn't there anymore but was actually at the corner of bourbon and canal, on the river side (where the Krystal is)

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We tried to turn it into a golf course called Conrad Point. Even had drawings and a designer.

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I remember there was an article about the plans in the Advocate. I kept hoping it would never happen, it would be a shame to tear down the ruins for a damn golf course.

I used to pass by there every once in a while when I felt like taking the long way back to Gardere in the mid-80s. It's a cool old place.

LC

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Our property manager has to scare off history nerds with metal detectors pretty frequently.

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I would be glad to help the property manager keep an eye on the property when he's away. Just give me really specific information on when he wont be there - the more specific, the better. It's hard to metal detect when you're looking over your shoulder!!!

I have worked with state archeologists and found some amazing things. The archeologists have let me keep US coins from the 1800's but love military or colonial stuff. I miss Louisiana and all the history that's easily accessible. I'm sorry that some loose cannons have trespassed on your land.

I jumped the fence and took photos of the ruins about 20 years ago. Still have the photos & negatives. Very interesting place and peaceful. Glad you and your family aren't selling it to just anyone. The last thing this that area needs is more crappy developments and traffic.

My family owns some wooded land where you can still see the depression of the original Highland road. It's sad to think that will probably be paved over and developed some day.

Tezcuco

I asked the same question on here once before and poster The Caterpillar said it was his ancestors plantation once upon a time.

I see he is already ITT