Bocage Plantation is a Greek Revival plantation in Darrow, Louisiana, and a filming location for 12 Years a Slave (2013). Built in 1837, it was designed by James Dakin (attributed), and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 39050 Highway 942, Darrow, Louisiana, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Ascension Parish, Darrow
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2133, SRC-2134 - Built in 1837
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2133, SRC-2134, SRC-3855 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2133, SRC-2134 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2133, SRC-2135, SRC-2134 - Appeared in 12 Years a Slave (movie, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2136, SRC-1771, SRC-2135, SRC-4143 - Designed by James Dakin (attributed)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2133, SRC-2135, SRC-14136, SRC-2134
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14078 — Tripadvisor — Bocage Plantation, Darrow (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14136 — Historic Structures – Bocage Plantation House, Darrow Louisiana (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14575 — Travel Weekly — Bocage Plantation, Darrow, LA (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1771 — Filming Locations for 12 Years A Slave (2013) — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2133 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form — Bocage (NRIS 91000705) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2134 — 64 Parishes (Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities) — Bocage Plantation (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2135 — Bocage Plantation — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2136 — Explore Louisiana (Louisiana Office of Tourism) — 12 Years a Slave (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3855 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4143 — nola.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5945 — The Historical Marker Database (HMDB.org) — Bocage Plantation marker (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5946 — OldHouses.com — 1837 Greek Revival in Darrow, Louisiana (Bocage Plantation) (Tier 3, listing; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was 12 Years a Slave filmed?
Bocage Plantation, in Darrow, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for 12 Years a Slave.
Who designed Bocage Plantation?
Bocage Plantation was designed by James Dakin (attributed).
Where is Bocage Plantation located?
Bocage Plantation is located in Darrow, Louisiana.