America's largest remaining antebellum mansion burns down in devastating fire
Share this @internewscast.com

Historic Nottoway Plantation, recognized as the largest antebellum mansion in the United States, was completely destroyed this week due to a fire that broke out on Thursday. Fortunately, there have been no injuries or fatalities associated with the incident.

Firefighters were on the scene trying to put out the flames, and water was reportedly being sprayed on the remains up to 18 hours after the blaze began, as reported by Fox 8. By Saturday, the cause of the fire was still being investigated.

“Some staff shared that they had entered the museum and noticed smoke. When they came back, the entire room was aflame,” Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle told Fox 8, mentioning that the site was “a total loss.”

Historic Nottoway Plantation is engulfed in flames

Fire crews move in a line around the now fully engulfed the Nottoway Plantation on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in White Castle, La. (Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP)

Randolph first arrived in Louisiana in 1841 and began by planting cotton, but ultimately shifted to sugar cane, according to the LSU Scholarly Repository. The scholarly repository article also notes that the mansion was named “Nottoway” after the county in Virginia where his ancestors lived.

U.S. Department of the Interior records cited by Axios show that Randolph owned 155 slaves and 6,200 acres of land by 1860. 

In addition to the luxurious mansion, the property also featured several trees that are over 100 years old, several of which are more than 120 years old, according to Nottoway Plantation’s website.

The remains of Nottoway Plantation after a fire broke out on May 15

Light smoke can be seen from a handful of active hot spots as crews remain on scene after a fire on Thursday engulfed the historic Nottoway Plantation, Friday, May 16, 2025, in White Castle, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

In modern times, the mansion and the surrounding property functioned as a museum, resort and wedding venue. Nottoway Plantation’s website states that it sat on 31 acres, which included 40 overnight rooms, a bar, a restaurant, event space, a pool, tennis courts and more.

“While its early history is undeniably tied to a time of great injustice, over the last several decades it evolved into a place of reflection, education, and dialogue,” Daigle wrote in the Facebook post. “Since the 1980s, it has welcomed visitors from around the world who came to appreciate its architecture and confront the legacies of its era. It stood as both a cautionary monument and a testament to the importance of preserving history — even the painful parts — so that future generations can learn and grow from it.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Tsunami Alerts Announced Following 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Russian Coast

TSUNAMI alerts have been issued following two powerful earthquakes in the Pacific.…

CEO Andy Byron’s Explicit Remarks Surface Following “Mistress” Kristin Cabot’s On-Screen Appearance at Coldplay Concert

TECH CEO Andy Byron appeared to say “f****** hell, it’s me” after…
Taylor Swift celebrates Selena Gomez's birthday at disco-themed bash

Taylor Swift Throws Disco-Themed Party for Selena Gomez’s Birthday Celebration

Taylor Swift attended her BFF Selena Gomez’s 33rd birthday party alongside the…
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute

Trump Government Restricts Mexican Flights and Jeopardizes Delta Partnership Amid Trade Row

WASHINGTON — On Saturday, the Trump administration introduced new limitations on flights…
More GOP ‘Strategery’* to Win the House of Representatives

GOP Strategies to Secure a Victory in the House of Representatives

This is an integral part of his and his political team’s strategy…
Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals, Kremlin says

Kremlin States Putin Open to Peace Talks in Ukraine, Aims to Fulfill Objectives

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov mentioned in a state television interview that President…
Aaron Judge ties Alex Rodriguez on Yankees' all-time home run list

Aaron Judge Matches Alex Rodriguez on Yankees’ Historic Home Run Leaderboard

ATLANTA — Aaron Judge is now side by side with Alex Rodriguez.…
College grad job market outlook worst in years; staffing, career experts share tips on surviving AI

Job Market for College Graduates at Its Lowest in Years: Experts Offer Advice on Navigating AI Challenges

CHICAGO (WLS) — Graduation season is over. And while college graduates have…
D-Day veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' Larson dies at 102; he survived World War II, Omaha Beach in 1944, Battle of the Bulge

D-Day Hero and TikTok Sensation ‘Papa Jake’ Larson Passes Away at 102; WWII Survivor of Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge

PARIS — D-Day veteran Papa Jake Larson, famous for surviving German gunfire…
Palestinians carrying aid through a damaged area.

Israeli Tanks Fire on Crowd Gathering Food Supplies in Gaza, Resulting in Dozens of Deaths; IDF Begins Investigation

ISRAELI tanks opened fire into a crowd desperate to get food from…
Father of vindicated Karen Read warns concerned Americans 'the next Karen Read could be you' in new interview

Karen Read’s Father Warns: “The Next Karen Read Could Be Any of Us,” Shares Insights in Latest Interview

Karen Read’s father, Bill Read, shared insights about their family’s journey during…
Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 landing.

Pilot executes urgent maneuver to steer clear of disastrous midair crash with Air Force B-52 bomber

A PILOT was forced to pull off an “aggressive” move to avoid…