Ashland
Also known as Belle Helene
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ashland
Ashland was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1979. The Register lists it for its agriculture, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 64 other Louisiana listings. The listing covers 34 acres.
What it isBuilding in Louisiana, United States. 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 · 179 MB · National Archives↗Finding Ashland
Near Darrow, LA (3.9 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Ashland
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ashland
Is Ashland on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 4, 1979 (Register number 79001050).
Is Ashland a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Madewood, 17.2 miles away.
Can you visit Ashland?
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 Ashland?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 179 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 73972921 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.