Bittersweet
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Bittersweet
Bittersweet, at 301 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 28, 1980. It was among the first 3 of Franklin’s 11 listings. 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.
What it isHistoric house in Franklin, Louisiana, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 64 MB · National Archives↗Finding Bittersweet
301 Main St., Franklin
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Bittersweet
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Bittersweet
Is Bittersweet on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 28, 1980 (Register number 80004324).
Is Bittersweet a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mr. Charlie Offshore Oil Rig, 18.1 miles away.
Can you visit Bittersweet?
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 Bittersweet?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 64 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 73974830 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.