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Historic Sites You Can See from the Car in Ascension Parish, LA

Listed sites near you that can be read and seen from the roadside or a short level walk, for visitors who cannot manage long distances on foot.

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Visitors to Ascension Parish, LA tend to see the same three attractions. Ascension Parish is one of 64 counties in Louisiana. The sites that tell you the most about the place are usually the ones with no gift shop.

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On the record near Ascension Parish, LA

The 12 nearest

161 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Ascension Parish, LA. 14 listed sites carry Ascension Parish as their county.

Kraemer House3.8 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Prairieville · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Warren, Robert Penn, House4.8 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Prairieville · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Dixon House5.4 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Prairieville · listed 1999National Register of Historic Places
Audubon Plantation House7.2 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Baton Rouge · listed 1987National Register of Historic Places
Mulberry Grove7.2 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · White Castle · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Castleberry Boarding House7.7 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Port Vincent · listed 2001National Register of Historic Places
Kleinpeter House8.5 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Baton Rouge · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Bocage8.7 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · Darrow · listed 1991National Register of Historic Places
Decareaux House8.8 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · French Settlement · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Lobell, Adam, House8.8 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · French Settlement · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places
Deslattes House8.9 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · French Settlement · listed 2003National Register of Historic Places
Guitreau House9.0 miles from the center of Ascension Parish · Building · French Settlement · listed 1992National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Ascension Parish, LA. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Drive-Up Historic Sites in Ascension Parish, step by step

1
Set the loop so you never double back
2
Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
3
Read the record for each stop before you arrive
4
Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
5
Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Ascension Parish, LA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Ascension Parish, LA?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Ascension Parish, LA and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Ascension Parish

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Ascension Parish, LA the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Ascension Parish, LA are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.