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Kent Plantation House

This house was built between 1796-1800 and is the oldest known standing structure in Central Louisiana. It is a mixture of Spanish and French Colonial architecture. The house, 4-acre grounds and gardens have been restored to their early 19th century greatness.

Open-hearth cooking demonstrations are given weekly, October through April. Allow 1 hour minimum. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25.

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Location	3601 Boyou Rapides Rd Alexandria Louisiana 71301
Phone	318-487-5998
Website	http://www.kenthouse.org Kent House offers a glimpse of the French, Spanish and American cultures that have influenced Louisiana; flags from all three countries fly from the front gallery. The house is the oldest standing structure in central Louisiana, and one of the oldest in the state. Together with its outbuildings, Kent House preserves the homestead of a ...