realratedred A massive fire has destroyed the iconic Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana—widely known as the South’s largest remainingantebellum mansion. Built in 1859 and originally home to enslaved people and planter John Hampden Randolph, the estate later served as a museum and wedding venue. The fire broke out on May 15 around 2 p.m. and continued into the next day, leaving the historic structure virtually leveled. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Local officials called the loss devastating—not just for Iberville Parish, but for all of Louisiana. The 31-acre site had become a major tourism draw and a place of historical reflection. Investigators are still working to determine the cause. #NottowayPlantation #LouisianaNews #HistoricLandmark #WhiteCastleLA #FireDamage #SouthernHistory #ibervilleparish #RatedRed