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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 ...
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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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 ...
Main building at Nottoway Plantation considered ‘total loss’ following massive fire
Crews responded to the scene of a fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle that began on Thursday afternoon, May 15.
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 ...
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Nation's largest remaining antebellum plantation burns to the ground
Nottoway Plantation burned to the ground this week after a fire broke out Thursday, authorities say. Why it matters: The ...
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 ...
Fire levels Nottoway Plantation, iconic antebellum mansion reduced to rubble
One of Louisiana’s most recognizable historic landmarks now lies in smoldering ruin, as fire crews continue working to ...