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NEW ORLEANS

Locator Map

Cottage Plantation
With its original 14-karat gold wallpaper in
the parlor, this offers one of the best stays
in the area. Andrew Jackson stayed here
after the Battle of New Orleans (see p19).

Natchez

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Catalpa
This little Victorian cottage is
10 surrounded by 30 acres of splendid
Jackson gardens. Tours of the interior reveal
numerous interesting historic
family heirlooms.

Alexandria
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St Francisville
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Morganza
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Baton Rouge Oakley House
New Naturalist John James Audubon (see p113)
1 Roads tutored James Pirrie’s daughter, Eliza, at this
plantation. Many of Audubon’s original prints
are on display. Fascinating nature trails are
also available.

Rosedown Key
This plantation has remarkable
original furnishings, plus fine Major road
formal gardens. Minor road

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