Dorvin House

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Dorvin House
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Dorvin House is located in Louisiana
Dorvin House
Nearest cityHahnville, Louisiana
Coordinates29°59′18″N 90°25′15″W / 29.98833°N 90.42083°W / 29.98833; -90.42083 (Dorvin House)Coordinates: 29°59′18″N 90°25′15″W / 29.98833°N 90.42083°W / 29.98833; -90.42083 (Dorvin House)
Arealess than one acre
Builtc.1840-50
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Colonial, Federal
NRHP reference No.90000799[1]
Added to NRHPMay 24, 1990

Dorvin House, near Hahnville, Louisiana, was built around 1840 to 1850. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It has also been known as Mollere House and as Rosedon.

It is a one-and-a-half-story house built of cypress and briquette entre poteaux (brick between posts) construction. Including from renovations, it includes elements of Greek Revival, Colonial, and Federal style.

It is located on Louisiana Highway 18 northwest of Hahnville. It originally was located facing River Road, 50 feet (15 m) off, but was moved in the 1970s to a location about 450 feet (140 m) off, with its view partially obscured by modern houses.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Dorvin House". National Park Service. Retrieved March 27, 2019. With accompanying six photos from 1990
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