Call 225.687.5337 for information on the Turnerville tours. The Plaquemine ferry is a favorite for those wanting to experience the Mississippi River. Its riders travel from Plaquemine to the eastern part of the parish, home of historic structures, including Barthell's Grocery, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, a national registry property, and the massive facilities of the Gillis Long Hansen's Disease Center, another national registry property. The jewel of Iberville's tourist attractions is Nottoway Plantation located on La. 1, just nine miles south of Plaquemine in White Castle. Built in 1858, the classic Greek revival home has a 65-foot grand ballroom.
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Travel along North Iberville's La. 77 to the villages of Grosse Tete, Rosedale and Maringouin to find antique shops and eateries. Midway Grocery, featuring many Louisiana culinary favorites, is located just off I-10 Exit 139, as is Live Oaks plantation where the fifth largest live oak in the country stands. For more information or a free brochure, contact the Iberville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 248, Plaquemine, LA 70765-0248, or call 1.800.233.3560. Copyright 1995-2001, The Advocate, Capital City Press, All Rights Reserved.