What is kent house plantation?

Kent House Plantation is a historic plantation house located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. The house was built in 1796 and is one of the oldest surviving examples of a French Creole plantation house in Louisiana. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public for tours. The property also features several outbuildings and a garden, and hosts annual events like the Harvest Festival and Christmas Open House. The plantation was originally named La Maison de Verrier, after its first owner, Pierre Baillio II, a wealthy slaveholder and sugar planter. It was later renamed Kent House when it was purchased by the Kent family in the 19th century. Today, the plantation serves as a historical and educational resource for the community, helping to preserve and share the rich history of Louisiana's plantation culture.