Sugar mill at Leighton Plantation (2 copies), undated
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 1
Scope and Contents
An original mill built in the 1890's which produced about 800 tons a day. The all-wooden structure closed in the 1920's with the onslaught of sugar diseases, Mosaic. Half of the Louisiana mills were closed during this time and cane was delivered in railroad narrow gauge cars. The mill reopened in 1937 and is located at Leighton Plantation.
Dates
- Other: undated
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu