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The Dufour Plassan House is located on N.White and Bell Streets in Bayou St. John and seemingly comes out of nowhere as you drive through the neighborhood. The home gets its name from two previous owners: Cyprien Dufour, a former state senator and district attorney, who built the home on Esplanade Avenue in 1870. It was moved to its current location in 1906 when it was purchased by Adolph Plassan.The home is an interesting mixture of architectural styles popular at the time and in the area. The first is the French Colonial Plantation style of the 18th century. The second is the Greek Revival Double Gallery style and Greek Revival Raised American Cottage, both popular in the mid-19th century. The elaborate iron work fence surrounding the Dufour Plassan house is what catches the eye of most passersby. It was created by Wood, Miltenberger & Co, Southern Ornamental Iron Works, an affiliate of Philadelphia company Wood & Perot. Decorated with cornstalks, sunflowers, and what appears to be a fruit cornucopia, this fence is a one of a kind creation. It would have been extremely expensive to commission at the time and would have been meant as a very visible display of the wealth of the property owner. This landmark home continues to be used as a private residence.