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Lafourche Parish tax assessment rolls and Louisiana survey plats

 Collection
Identifier: MS-00205

Scope and Contents

This collection of microfilm includes copies of Lafourche Parish tax assessment rolls and survey plats for various sections of the state of Louisiana. The assessment rolls include the name, address, and race of taxpayers in Lafourche Parish; description, size, and value of their property; amount of homestead exemption; and state, parish, and special local taxes assessed. The survey plats were recorded by the Surveyor General's Office in New Orleans and Donaldsonville, La., and the U.S. Dept. of the Interior--General Land Office/Bureau of Land Management.

Dates

  • 1801-1976
  • Bulk Dates: 1840-1875

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Physical rights are retained by Nicholls State University. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws..

Extent

6.5 Linear Feet (106 microfilm reels)

Arrangement

The microfilm reels are arranged chronologically.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original records on file with the Lafourche Parish Assessor's Office.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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