lakeport plantation

186larryb

The restored Lakeport Plantation Home provides visitors a unique and interactive look into the history of the plantations owners, the Johnsons, before, during, and after the Civil War. The home is surrounded by cotton fields which gives it an additional historical appeal. The staff of the Lakeport Plantation home is very knowledgeable and hospitable. The interactive displays inside the home are very user friendly and a treat for any age. A tour of the Lakeport Plantation Home is a most for anyone travelling through the area.

gailt943

The dedication to discovering and recovery of original colors and themes is remarkable. The unseen infrastructure work, while invisible adds to the overall experience by making the mechanical workings invisible. The interpretations of life of the period of the families are very well done. It is a work in progress that should be viewed periodically over the next generation. The faculty and staff of Arkansas State University have done a remarkable and commendable job. The tour was made much more enjoyable with Blake since he obviously cares deeply about this Plantation.

Stoup

Located at the base of the Arkansas/Greenville Bridge{btw...brand new and worth seeing too} Lakeport Plantation is completely restored through at grant money and the Arkansas State University. Donated by a local family the plantation was really rundown but was still a working cotton plantation. There is little furniture here because their focus is the rare architectural elements that are all original to the home. The plaster and painted doors to mimic wood and even the exterior original paint color was discovered and matched exactly. If your driving near this plantation home take the time to go 10 minutes off the main highway and experience what life must have been like as a wealthy landowner.

21jj21

Well the person we had was great my daughter asked a lot of questions and and he was so patient to answer all she asked. She did keep thinking because we had the same last name that they were our kinfolk. Lol. The house had been upgraded a lot and considering how old it was and what it represented, I think everyone should visit this place at least once. I am from Arkansas and everyone should want to learn more about the history of places in their towns and state. Keep history going because it is becoming far forgotten.

AdmisTraveler11

I recently attended a short film screening at Lakeport as part of the "Lakeport Legacies" series. During my visit, I had the opportunity to walk around the grounds. It was my first time at the home and I was very impressed. The home itself is beautiful and has been restored in some parts, but conserved in others. The result is that you get to see the craftsmanship of the house alongside how the house looked originally. It is a fascinating step into the past.

csser

We loved this antebellum home. Especially impressive is the authentic history and restoration. The tour guide took my husband and I through the house. We spent 2 hours there and really enjoyed it. The house is surrounded by majestic trees and tobacco fields. I had never seen cotton growing before. A must see!

ahmonroe5

If I were rating the Lakeport Plantation alone, this is a solid 5-Star attraction. Arkansas State University has spent several million dollars restoring the building to its historic past. The stories of the plantation and the care that was taken to restore it to its former glory are well worth the tour. My only complaint with this attraction is the people working at the site. As I was researching this site, I tried to call the site several times and could not get information about times and tours. Then the person who was working the day we visited was 30 minutes late for the 2 pm tour. This plantation is worth a visit, just maintain patience while visiting.

VLJH

This historic plantation tells the story of the people who built it, lived and worked in it, and how it survived. I have a special connection because my father's family built the home, and he was born there. Even without that connection, though, Lakeport Plantation is a fascinating window into the lives and times of the Old South and the forces that have shaped the Delta and South into what it is today.

JCarterWatts

Lakeport State Park is one of those places that you can't believe still exists in the middle of nowhere. Located just outside Lake Village down a side road on the Mississippi River. It is still standing on a working farm. In fact a shed with modern tractors is right outside the house. Built in 1859 it looks like it did in those days. Though the house has no furniture, it is a beautiful example of era architecture. Not as much attention has been paid to the outlying buildings, but the house itself looks like it was built yesterday and well maintained. The staff of the visitors center are friendly and seemed shocked that anyone would look them up. It is well worth the visit.