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Owner of largest antebellum mansion in the South hopes to rebuild after devastating fire — as some celebrate its destruction
The home became a museum in the 1980s opening its grand doors, 165 rooms and acre-plus of floorspace to visitors from around the world to engage in the challenging history embedded in its ...
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From Nottoway To Monticello,15 Slave Plantations With Brutal Backstories
Nottoway plantation just burned down, so we decided to look into its history and other plantations where the most brutal ...
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As Iberville grapples with Nottoway fire, property owner says he will consider rebuilding
If possible, owner Dan Dyess would like to rebuild the Antebellum-era mansion that is both an economic driver in Iberville ...
America's largest remaining antebellum mansion burns down in devastating fire
Louisiana's historic Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground after a devastating fire broke out on Thursday. Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle calls it a "total loss." ...
Water still being poured on Nottoway Plantation over 18 hours after fire began
One of Louisiana’s most recognizable historic landmarks now lies in smoldering ruin, as fire crews continue working to ...
Roof collapses at Nottoway Plantation as crews work to put out fire
Crews responded to the scene of a fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle that began on Thursday afternoon, May ...