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Derbigny Plantation (1980)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1980-04-11

Duration: 00:03:19

Subjects: PLANTATIONS | Derbigny Plantation (La.) | HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Contributors:

  • George, Beth Host
  • McElroy, Midge Reporter

Description

This segment from the April 11, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the preservation efforts at Derbigny Plantation in Jefferson Parish, a traditional sugar cane planter’s house from the 19th century. Host: Beth George