Canebrake (Ferriday, Louisiana)

Canebrake is a historic plantation house located in Ferriday, Louisiana, set within a 531-acre cotton plantation that operated under forced labor. Built around 1840, the house underwent significant renovations in the 1850s and again in 1910 after being acquired by Arthur Meserve. The property, which includes several outbuildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, making it a notable site for tourists and researchers interested in Louisiana's plantation history and architecture.