Joseph Jefferson Home And Rip Van Winkle Gardens

The Joseph Jefferson Home was built in 1870 by actor Joseph Jefferson. It is surrounded by the 25 acre Rip Van Winkle Garden. It is located on top of a coastal salt dome on Lake Peigneur. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Joseph Jefferson purchased "Orange Island" in 1869 and built a winter home on the site. Jefferson played Rip Van Winkle from the Washington Irving tale. He named the gardens for the character he portrayed.

The photo is ©Rob Hanson.