Built in 1830 by Michael Pierre Becnel this plantation remained in the Becnel family for about 60 years. It fell into disrepair as did many plantation homes along the Great River Road. The Civil War was a great factor in the downfall of so many of the grand houses. The Songy family owned the house for a time until they were forced into bankruptcy.
In 1946 it was painstakingly restored, along with all its outer buildings, by Matilda Geddings Gray. It is now owned by her niece, Matilda Stream.
Behind the house is a wonderful allee' of live oaks that extend for almost half a mile.
It is still a working sugar cane plantation, though at one time indigo and rice were grown here, too. It is on the Registry of Historic Places. It joins Mount Vernon and Gettysburg for its landmark status of its agricultural acreage.
It is open for tours by appointment.