Discover the rich history and beautiful architecture of North Iberville with this scenic driving tour along LA Hwy 77. This tour winds through the charming communities of Rosedale, Maringouin, and Grosse Tete, offering a glimpse into the area’s storied past. As you travel this peaceful route, you’ll encounter historic homes and churches, as well as some of the most majestic and oldest oak trees.
*These sites are privately owned and are not open for tours.
Trinity Historic Home*
16040 LA-77, Rosedale, LA
A must see for live oak lovers, the home is set back from the road, with a driveway centered between two rows of tremendous live oaks. The home also faces Bayou Grosse Tete along LA-77. An old manor house, the Trinity Home was built in 1839 by Dr. George Campbell.
Church of the Nativity
15615 Laurel Street, Rosedale, LA
This old Protestant Episcopal chapel built in 1859, the Church of the Nativity has seen many a visitor. Constructed of cypress lumber, it is an old English style structure unique to the area, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior of the church is not open to the public, but visitors can explore the grounds anytime.
Live Oaks Historic Home*
15432 LA-77, Rosedale, LA
Built by slave artisans who hauled cypress from the swamps and made brick from clay soil found in the area, Live Oaks was built in 1826. It features size columns supporting wonderful galleries on both the first and second floors. It is home to the fifth largest live oak tree in the country.
Mound House*
13220 LA-77, Rosedale, LA
Mound House, so named because it was built on an Indian burial mound was constructed in 1840 by Austin Woolfolk, a large landowner. It’s located on Bayou Grosse Tete, about three miles from Maringouin.. It is a one and a half story frame house, which sits among moss-draped oak trees.
Sunnyside Historic Home*
12405 LA-411, Maringouin, LA
Sunnyside is a lovely two-story raised cottage located on the east bank of Bayou Grosse Tete between the Village of Rosedale and Grosse Tete. The mansion, built in 1985 by Captain Jesse Hart, sits in a grove of picturesque live oak trees.
Tanglewild Historic Home*
10515 LA-411, Maringouin, LA
Directly across the Grosse Tete Bridge in Maringouin, sits Tanglewild. Built before 1860, it is a one and half story raised cottage with a pillared front gallery, former windows, and a modified Greek key design at the front doorway.