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“A gem in the bayou”

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Circa 1825 Acadian Plantation House surrounded by centuries old live oak trees on beautiful Bayou Lafourche. Boyhood home of Louisiana’s only U. S. Supreme Court Justice, Edward Douglass White. House and grounds tours. Exhibits on area industry, culture, antebellum period and Chief Justice White. Bird watching opportunities, picnic area, Visitor Center and restrooms. Bus groups welcome. Free Admission.

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From the public

Rating: 5 out of 5.

We went to spend time before the Manning camp, and we were impressed by our guide’s knowledge. It’s a nice quick tour to do in the area, pretty interesting to see the architecture of the time including old kitchen artifacts.

Bianca D. – Trip Advisor

Rating: 5 out of 5.

This was our first trip to Louisiana and we initially had requested a boat tour of the bayou with a stop at the plantation without knowing much about the E. D. White House. Ashley Franklin was our tour guide and she was amazing from the beginning to the end of our tour! The place is not very large so it doesn’t take a long time to see everything. The tour lasts about 30 minutes to an hour depending on how many questions you have and how much you want to know. We learned so much and really enjoyed the house, kitchen, and the beautiful oaks. Ashley knew so much about the local history and answered all of our questions. We loved the tour and are very glad we went!!

Tyler L. – Trip Advisor

Welcome to EDW

This National Historic Landmark, situated on the banks of scenic Bayou Lafourche near Thibodaux, was the residence of two of Louisiana’s foremost political figures: Edward Douglas White, who was governor from 1835 to 1839, and his son, Edward Douglass White, who was appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1894 and served as chief justice from 1910 to 1921. An exhibit in this historic home tells the story of the Bayou Lafourche area, with features on the Chitimacha Indians, Acadian settlers, slavery, sugar cane plantations and the White family.

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