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Audubon State Historic Site and Oakley Plantation House
Audubon State Historic Site and Oakley Plantation House Review
John James Audubon did a major portion of his Birds of America studies in this 100-acre park. The three-story Oakley Plantation House on the grounds is where Audubon tutored the young Eliza Pirrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Pirrie, owners of Oakley. The simple, even spartan, interior contrasts sharply with the extravagances of many of the River Road plantations and demonstrates the Puritan influence in this region. The grounds, too, are reminiscent of the English penchant for a blending of order and wilderness in their gardens. You must follow a short path to reach the house from the parking lot. A state-run museum at the start of the path provides an informative look at plantation life as it was lived in this region 200 years ago.
- Address: 11788 L.A. Highway 965, 2 mi south of St. Francisville off U.S. 61St. Francisville, LA 70775 | Map It
- Phone: 225/635-3739; 888/677-2838
- Cost: Park and plantation $4
- Hours: Tues.--Sat. 9--5, guided tours 10--4 pm on the hour
- Website: www.crt.state.la.us
- Location: St. Francisville
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