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Alma Sugarcane Plantation, Lakeland, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA
Location
Lakeland, LA
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1933.
Notes
Survey number HABS LA-1239
Unprocessed field note material exists for this structure (N113).
0.1993
Significance: The plantation was established by Julien Poydras, one of Louisiana's most noted philanthropists, poets, and planters. The frugal and diligent Poydras accumulated enough money to purchase his first piece of land, later named Alma plantation. Poydras owned six plantations and a thousand slaves. Poydras built a fine home in a lovely setting along what is now called Poydras Bayou. Following the death of Poydras, the plantation was owned by the Barrow family. During this time the plantation name was changed from Poydras to Alma Plantation. In 1859, Pitcher became the sole owner of Alma, the administrative responsibility. In 1959, Hampton P. Stewart, Sr. became the owners of Alma Plantation. Mrs. Hampton P. Stewart, Sr., successfully operated the plantation for a number of years. The business is now in its fourth generation under the capable management of her two sons, H.P. Stewart, Jr., & David B. Stewart. The mill is constantly being upgraded and is equipped throughout with modern machinery. It now has a grinding capacity of approximately 6,000 tons each 24 hours.
Subjects
Sugar Plantations
Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
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