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Fire Destroys Nottoway Plantation, South’s Largest Antebellum Mansion

The 1859 landmark, once a museum and wedding venue, was reduced to rubble as firefighters battled the blaze; investigation into the cause is underway.

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On a foggy morning in Louisiana in January 2019, a guide discusses the history of the Nottoway Plantation, one of the the largest remaining antebellum mansions in the South.
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Overview

  • The Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, was completely destroyed by a fire that started on May 15, 2025, in the south wing and spread to the main house.
  • The mansion, built in 1859 using enslaved labor, was the largest surviving antebellum home in the South and a significant cultural and economic landmark.
  • No injuries were reported, and fire crews from ten departments worked for hours to contain the flames and protect nearby structures.
  • The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal has launched an investigation to determine its origin.
  • Local officials and residents mourn the loss of the historic site, which served as a place for reflection on the region’s complex history and a driver of tourism in Iberville Parish.