St. Joseph Plantation is a French Creole plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana, and a filming location for 12 Years a Slave (2013). It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Vacherie, Louisiana, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Vacherie
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2285, SRC-2286, SRC-3772, SRC-3932, SRC-6670, SRC-6671 - Architectural style: French Creole
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2287, SRC-2286, SRC-2285, SRC-6672 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2285, SRC-2288, SRC-6673, SRC-2286 - Appeared in 12 Years a Slave (movie, 2013)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2289, SRC-1195
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1195 — Deep South Magazine — Movies Filmed on Louisiana Plantations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2285 — St. Joseph Plantation – Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2286 — St. Joseph Plantation – American Aristocracy (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2287 — St. Joseph Plantation | Explore Louisiana (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2288 — Louisiana National Register of Historic Places Database (Louisiana Office of Cultural Development / SHPO) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2289 — Twelve Years A Slave | St. Joseph Plantation (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3772 — stjosephplantation.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3932 — stjosephplantation.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6670 — National Park Service — NPGallery, St. Joseph Plantation House (National Register asset) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6671 — Explore Louisiana (Louisiana Office of Tourism) — Plantations in Vacherie Louisiana (Tier 2, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6672 — Louisiana Office of Tourism (LouisianaTravel.com) — St. Joseph Plantation (Tier 2, official state tourism authority; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6673 — National Park Service – National Register of Historic Places Nomination: St. Joseph Plantation House (ref. 05000987) (Tier 1, government_primary; 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?
St. Joseph Plantation, in Vacherie, Louisiana, is a real-world filming location used for 12 Years a Slave.
Where is St. Joseph Plantation located?
St. Joseph Plantation is located in Vacherie, Louisiana.