Oakland Plantation, Barn, Route 494, Bermuda, Natchitoches Parish, LA
Summary
Suggested address, Rt. 494, is not verifiable in documentation.
1988 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention
Significance: This large barn with center corn crib was constructed circa 1820-1830 of hand hewn cypress timbers and peeled logs. It was used for storing grains and materials related to livestock functions. The roof was originally covered with cypress shingles; now replaced with sheet metal. Floors are of packed earth except in corn cribs which is wood planking. Adjacent underground cistern is of brick construction typical of the many cisterns found throughout the plantation site.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-97
Survey number: HABS LA-1192-J
Building/structure dates: after. 1820- before. 1830 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 79001073
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