Antonia (Port Allen, Louisiana)


Antonia is a historic plantation in Port Allen, Louisiana, USA.

History

The land was granted to Pierre Lebert in 1793. It was inherited by his daughter, who married Zephirin Blanchard. Zephirin Blanchard married Lebert's daughter Elsie and expanded the plantation. The house was built circa 1811. Meanwhile, Zephirin Blanchard served in the War of 1812. His son, Arthur Zephirin, subsequently served in the American Civil War of 1861–1865. The plantation still belonged to his ancestors in 2008.

Architectural significance

The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 1, 2008.