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National Register of Historic Places

Geneva

Also known as Vanderlick House

On the National Register since 198442 years
Greek RevivalListed 1984Alexandria

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

About

About Geneva

Geneva, at Hwy 496, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 5, 1984. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 248 other Louisiana listings. It was listed as part of Neo-Classical Architecture of Bayou Rapides TR. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isLocated in Alexandria, Louisiana. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1829 to today

  1. 1829Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
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Finding Geneva

Hwy 496, Alexandria

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

Memories of Geneva

The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.

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Questions about Geneva

Is Geneva on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 5, 1984 (Register number 84000539).

Is Geneva a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Geneva?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Geneva?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73972722 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.