Joe Jefferson House, Jefferson Island, Louisiana
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| A late nineteenth century house that was the winter home of Joe Jefferson, an actor of the period who became world famous for playing the role of Rip Van Winkle in Washington Irving's play. The many galleries, porches and gables add to the charm of this home that has crowned the hill atop a salt dome for over a century. It was opened to the public for the first time in 1984. |