Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 6, 2002. Write Review: Upgrade: Claim: WATERFORD PLANTATION, INC. is a Louisiana Business Corporation filed on February 25, 1927. More News He and his comrades were arrested in August 1769, bringing the short-lived independence to an end, and on Oct. 24, 1769, he was convicted of high treason. The house is a two-storied Greek Revival with four Doric columns supporting the two front porches. Castille, G. J., Cultural Resources Evaluation of the Waterford 3 Electric Generating Plant Site, St. Charles Parish, LA. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. Prices start at $78 per night . Cultural Resources Protection Plan, LP&L, April 14, 1983. The nuclear power plant went into operation Sept. 24, 1985. Have you ever been to one of these homes? In 1932, the old Waterford sugarhouse burned down. By Oct. 28, 1768, after the secret sale of Louisiana by France to Spain, he helped organize the revolution which expelled the Spanish Louisiana governor, Ulloa. It is believed that the family members on the plantation were transitioned to help build the plantation and work there. The company also interacts with local parish agencies to implement a plan in the case of any emergency situation. Host virtual events and webinars to increase engagement and generate leads. Leavitt, M., A Short History of New Orleans, San Francisco, CA, 1982. This time, the president-elect of the Louisiana Archaeological Society will use an airborne thermographer, which measures microscopic temperature changes in soils, comparing them to undisturbed soil nearby. This unique plantation gives visitors the opportunity to experience what picking cotton in the fields was actually like. As of 2014, all three units are listed as being among the top ten largest plants by generation capacity in the state of Louisiana. Copyright 2022. It is now the site of Waterford III, a nuclear power plant located in Killona. St. Joseph Plantation is one of the few fully intact sugar cane plantations in Louisiana. Copyright 2023 HTL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Neuman, R., An Archaeological Survey of the Waterford Station, Unit Number 3, St. Charles Parish, LA, Report submitted to Ebasco Services, Inc., New York, NY, 1977. Working with industry leaders, LP&L continues to ring the bell of the Waterford Plantation, heralding a new age of industrial innovation. Merit Students Encyclopedia, MacMillan Educational Corporation, New York, NY, 1979. Due to the facilities' proximity to Taft, LA, some sources list the plants as being located in Taft. Historical New Orleans Collection: Martin Behrman Administration Biography, 1904-1916. Love Louisiana? It is also believed to be the site of the German colonial community of Augsberg. DISCRIPTION: Longwood Plantation is believed to have been established circa 1785, with the current house being built circa 1845. Destrehan Plantation is an antebellum mansion, in the French Colonial style, modified with Greek Revival architectural elements. In 1963, Louisiana Light & Power purchased the Waterford Plantation property where, over time, they constructed three power generating units, beginning in 1975. St. Charles Parish President V.J. Waterproof Plantation Estates, Houma Real Estate & Homes for Sale 2 Homes Sort by Relevant Listings Brokered by Heck Realty, Inc. New For Sale $1,250,000 3 bed 2.5+ bath 2,906 sqft 1 acre lot 113. Ancient Civilization Forgotten Cultures (Prehistory to 1500 AD), Karl Fredrick Darensbourg & Early Villages, La Paroisse de St. Jean des Allemands Catholic Church, Territory of Orleans and County of the German Coast 1805, Fr. Rehder, J. This plantation is one of the largest plantations in the United States built by and for free people of color. Deiler, J. H., The Settlement of the German Coast of Louisiana and The Creoles of German Descent, German Coast of Louisiana, Baltimore, MD, 1969. Brooks, K. L., Burden, Gagliano, Glander, and Weinstein, Cultural Resources Survey of the Barataria, Segnette, and Rigaud Waterways, 1979. [9], Waterford is operated by Entergy Nuclear and is owned by Entergy Louisiana, Inc.[2], The Nuclear Regulatory Commission defines two emergency planning zones around nuclear power plants: a plume exposure pathway zone with a radius of 10 miles (16km), concerned primarily with exposure to, and inhalation of, airborne radioactive contamination, and an ingestion pathway zone of about 50 miles (80km), concerned primarily with ingestion of food and liquid contaminated by radioactivity. A local chemical company is providing $3,800 for the use of the plane, a cut-rate deal inspired by the pilots own interest in the project. (Note: CDP = Census Designated Place. Arthur, S. C., The Story of The Battle of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 1915. That woman then introduced her to about 20 people who said they had all worked on the Waterford Plantation in St. Charles Parish, La., and had become indebted to the plantation owner. The largest antebellum mansion in Louisiana, Nottoway plantation is one of the favorite spots for visitors to frequent. Other questions:[email protected]. ), BIG Map | They had become debtors to the plantation owner and as a result, could not leave the property. St. Charles Parish Museum and Historical Association. St. John the Baptist Parish Orginal Acts, 1807, 1809, and 1810. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Louisiana Directory of Manufacturers 1988-1989 State Department of Economic Development. Copyright 2022. At the time of his arrival at Waterford, December 1982, Mr. Barkhurst had acquired 16 years nuclear experience, including 10 years in commercial nuclear power. The colonists struggled from disease, natural disasters and the local Indians. In 1963, the property was acquired by Louisiana Power & Light and the old Waterford plantation bell was donated to LP&L. The Le Grand Ouragan hurricane of Sept. 12, 1722, and the massacre of Nov. 29, 1729, likewise decimated the colony. In Feb. 1765, he was knighted in the French military order of St. Louis. The parish agencies claim that the Tax Commission is undervaluing the plant for tax purposes. The staff no longer exists and the whereabouts of the buckle is unknown. DArensbourg died Nov. 18, 1777 at the age of 84, leaving his son, Pierre-Frederick, the plantation. Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. The Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3, also known as Waterford 3, is a nuclear power plant located on a 3,000-acre (1,200ha) plot in Killona, Louisiana, in St. Charles Parish, about 25 miles (40km) west of New Orleans. Intrigued, Harrell accepted an invitation to her house where the group gathered and told Harrell their story of being enslaved on the Waterford Plantation in St. Charles, Louisiana. In 1987, LP&L paid over $4 million in taxes to St: Charles Parish alone. Looking for Hotels in Waterford Plantation? Known as one of the most haunted places in America, Myrtles plantation attracts visitors and curious explorers year round. Clement, W. E., Plantation Life on the Mississippi, New Orleans, LA, 1952. However, the Hymelia crevasse of May 21, 1912, may have also seriously compromised the probable site, making it more difficult to locate. This plan, although developed for Waterford 3, has been utilized by local Parishes for other emergencies that have occurred. Ardoyne Plantation House was built 1894 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1982. Mary Plantation is a cultural feature (locale) in St. Charles Parish. In 1963, Louisiana Light & Power purchased the Waterford Plantation property where, over time, they constructed three power generating units, beginning in 1975. Discover a selection of 17 vacation rentals in Waterford Plantation that are perfect for your trip. He distinguished himself at the battle of Pullawa in the Swedish-Russian War and presented with an inscribed commemorative staff by King Charles XII. F. Evans Farwell, second son of Charles Farwell II, was one of the liquidators of the corporation in 1950. St. Joseph Plantation, Vacherie, LA. Slave housing [ edit] By: SpiderX22. By 1853, Whitehead personally owned it. In 1722, nearly 170 indigenous people were enslaved on Louisiana's plantations. LP&L and its three units continue to promote excellence in the industry, and will provide safe, electric energy well into the 21st Century. The cost of a megawatt hour of electricity from nuclear power is $10 compared to $45 for natural gas, Mohl said. The plantations in the vicinity of St. Francisville, Louisiana, are on a high bluff on the east side of the Mississippi River with loess soil, which was not as fertile as the river alluvium, but was relatively well-suited to plantation agriculture. $7,500,000 - Mesothelioma verdict in Louisiana. Inspire employees with compelling live and on-demand video experiences. Waterford Plantation. (airports, churches, hospitals, etc. By 1723, the area included several dozen homes, contained in the settlements of Hoffen (later Glendale, Hymelia, Trinity and Killona plantations), Augsberg (to the rear of Killona and Waterford plantations) and Mariental (behind the present site of Agrico and OxyChem industrial plants). Colliers Encyclopedia, MacMillan Educational Company, New York, NY, 1987. $1 Orbuck = $1. Tregre, E. W., Construction Progresses on Waterford Units 1 and 2, January 1973. More than 1,000 employees and contractor jobs contribute to the economy of St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes, as well as the river region surrounding New Orleans and Baton Rouge. F. Evans Farwell LP&L has worked with local authorities to implement an emergency plan to be used in the unlikely event of an accident at Waterford 3. Yoes, H. E., m, A History of St. Charles Parish to 1973, St. Charles, LA, 1973. Are you ready to dive deep into Louisiana history? The plant shut down on October 17, 2012, for steam-generator replacement. Memories of the Waterford Plantation sugar operation in the 1940s are vivid. Subdivisions (MCDs) | St. Charles Parish Museum and Historical Association. Many individuals and businesses in the surrounding communities are affected by the generating plants positive economic effects. Construction of Waterford Units 1 and 2 began in May 1971. Today, the three electric generating stations situated on the site of the former Waterford Plantation continue to make the land productive. The the case is on appeal before the state Supreme Court, which Gisclair said is the final move in the protest. ZIP Codes | B., Sugar Plantation Settlements of Southern Louisiana: A Cultural Geography, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1971. Waterford is a populated place LOCATED WITHIN the Taft CDP. The orb was melted down by Richards great-uncle, Leon Darensbourg, to use as a belt-buckle. The post-uprate nominal main generator output was rated at 1231 MW.[4]. Construction began in 1974, but the company ran into a series of problems, including investigations into cracks in the plant's foundation and allegations by hundreds of workers that the construction was of poor quality. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Links: en.wikipedia.org. There are four chimneys that feed into seven rooms. World Book Encyclopedia, Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, Chicago, IL, 1969. The plant, which employs 650, was built on 2,000 acres of what once was the Waterford Plantation in Taft at a cost of $2.8 billion. Save 10% w/ Insider Prices on Cheap Waterford Plantation Hotels. They are on two floors at either end of the house. The Waterford Plantation has a special meaning to Sam because his grandfather, Alden E. Chauvin, served as an advisor to the superintendent of the sugar house at Waterford Plantation in the late 1930s and '40s and supervised its rebuilding after it had burned down in the early '30s. Linked to Karl Friedrich dArensbourg, Chevalier of the Military Order of St. Louis. Conrad, G. R., Readings in Louisiana History, New Orleans, LA, 1978. University of Southwestern Louisiana Center of LA Studies, Green Fields Two Hundred Years of Louisiana Sugar, 1980. Louisiana Power donated the old plantation bell to the town in 1963. Jean Dorville Landry. In 1975, Louisiana Light & Power (now Entergy Louisiana) constructed their Waterford I and II natural gas- and oil-fired units on the former Waterford Plantation. DArensbourg and the colonists continued to cling to their homes. [5] Shortly after Katrina, Waterford restarted and resumed normal operation. [12], The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's estimate of the risk each year of an earthquake intense enough to cause core damage to the reactor at Waterford was 1 in 50,000, according to an NRC study published in August 2010.[13][14]. Warmoth, H. C., War, Politics, and Reconstruction, Stormy Days in Louisiana. The first two units were the natural gas- and oil-fired units named Waterford I and II. Rosedown Plantation is an 8,000 square feet historic home and former plantation. Whitten, D. 0., Antebellum Sugar and Rice Plantations, Louisiana and South Carolina: A Profitability Study, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1970. but since 1985, I have not heard one complaint," he said. Entergy pays about $21 million in taxes for its four power plants in the parish, but parish Assessor Clyde "Rock" Gisclair has been waging a years-long battle on behalf of parish taxing bodies about the value of the power plant set by the Louisiana Tax Commission, which sets the value of public utilities. Entergy's Waterford 3 nuclear power plant celebrates 25 years. The plant has a maximum dependable capacity of 1,152 megawatts of electricity. Huber, L. V., New Orleans: A Pictorial History from Earliest Times to the Present Day, New York, NY, 1971. This plantation is one of the largest plantations in the United States built by and for free people of color. Yearbook Louisiana Sugar Cane Industry, 1939. B. and W. B. Whitehead, Richard Milliken, St. Charles Parish, June 25, 1877. Sims, P., A Struggle for Dignity in Louisiana, Cleveland Benjamins Dead, New York, NY, 1981. Karlstein left no visible remnant on the landscape of the area, but the legacy continues to thrive, in the German descendents of those early settlers still thriving in the River Parishes. Battle of New Orleans, Washington, DC, 1965. "My problem isn't with Entergy. Thereafter, LP&L implemented the expansion of the Companys electrical production capacity by the construction of generating plants on the property. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. On Sept. 16, 1970, plans were announced to build Waterford 3. Historian and archaeologist John Polk of Luling is organizing a flyover by a commercial airplane equipped with heat-seeking technology. St. Charles Parish Museum and Historical Association. Cities & Towns | Killona LA 70066. Martin, F., The History of Louisiana, From the Earliest Period, Gretna, LA, 1963. The reactor has a dry ambient pressure containment building. Plantation Documentary - Education Through Historic Preservation Program. Operations, Jerrold G. Dewease, believes that Excellence comes in three parts Performance, Compliance, and Efficiency, and all three must be done well in order to achieve success. Mr. Dewease, who has 20 years of experience in the Nuclear Industry, ensures excellence is achieved by implementing and supporting Management Programs which have led to outstanding performance. In the fullness of time, Pierre St. Martin Jr. married Perrets daughter and they had a son, Louis. The change from the sugar cane plantation to the power plants and supporting facilities currently on the site portrays the historical perspective of American industry, which has prospered while maintaining a strong agricultural base. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Female Charged in Financial Crimes Against the Elderly, AG Jeff Landry Warns Consumers of Cryptocurrency Scams, As SNAP Extra Benefits End, Recipients Encouraged to Update Info, Assess Options, River Parishes High School Boys Basketball season comes to an end, Library hosts local author Debbie Craighead. Today, these homes are available for tours, exploration and special events This mix of history, remembrance and celebrations make visits to Louisianas unique plantation homesa very fascinating way to spend an afternoon. This concludes the research material on Waterford Plantation, originally the Darensbourg Tract. KILLONA The three colonial villages which began European settlement in the River Parishes in 1721 are being sought with 21st Century instruments. Perret later partnered with Pierre Beauchet St. Martin Sr. You have permission to edit this article. Fortier, G. J., Jr., Humorous Highlights of Louisiana History, (undated). Old South Plantation Tourism [3] The power station's main generator is rated at 1333.2 MVA at a 0.9 power factor (60 psi hydrogen pressure). On August 28, 2005, Waterford shut down due to Hurricane Katrina approaching and declared an unusual event (the least-serious of a four-level emergency classification scale). It's with the Tax Commission," Gisclair said. Swanton, J. R., The Indians of Southeastern United States, Washington, DC, 1946. Alden, H. M. and Guernsey, A. H., Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War, New York, NY, 1866. The company's filing status is listed as Active - Notice Of Dissolution and its File Number is 11802740D. Sesquicentennial Commission, Final Report to the U. S. Congress of the Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission. The Waterford property continues to be productive and is expected to produce electricity for several decades. In 1797, Charles Perret owned about half of the land that is now Waterford and the remainder was owned by Pierre B. St. Martin and one Madam Widow Ranson (see Figure 1-2). In 1852, William B. Whitehead bought the consolidated land from the partnership of Charles Perret, Sr., Pierre B. St. Martin, Delhonde, and Peroux and worked the land well into the Civil War period. The slave quarters at Trevor Hill, a former plantation two miles west of Waterford, are significant because they are a pair, very few of which remain. Because of the economic impacts of Waterford, residents of the parish can afford a better standard of living. In 1879, Richard A. Milliken, a native of Waterford, Ireland, purchased the property from W. B. Whitehead, and for the first time the name Waterford appeared. Deed of Sale, J. 2.5 out of 5. [2] This plant has one Combustion Engineering two-loop pressurized water reactor. The plant has been an economic boon to St. Charles Parish once its industrial tax exemption expired in 1996. 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