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Kent Plantation Part III

4/17/2016

My final blog of the series on Kent Plantation features their beautiful gardens. I think you'll agree the gardens were worthy of a blog all their own. I was surprised to see so much in bloom. It was a sight for sore eyes. I was happy to be away from the snow and into the heart of spring. Flowers greeted us as we walked into the gift shop to purchase our tour. Perhaps the best $10 I've ever spent!

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Kent Plantation Part II

4/17/2016

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I enjoyed touring the grounds and outbuildings of Kent Plantation as much as I enjoyed touring the home! When our tour exited the Kent House we were handed over to another equally informative guide who showed us around the grounds. We were given a pretty good look at life in the early 1800's on Kent Plantation.

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Kent Plantation Part I

4/17/2016

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Kent House, the oldest known standing structure in Rapides Parish, was built by Pierre Baillio, completed in 1800. Baillio constructed the house on land received through a Spanish land grant circa 1794.

I am a history buff fascinated by the way people used to live "back in the olden days" so I couldn't wait to tour a real southern plantation. We drove to nearby Alexandria, Louisiana to visit the historic Kent Plantation House.

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