10. Laura Plantation (Louisiana)
Laura Plantation was ruled by a succession of formidable women whose strict control often translated into severe hardship for the enslaved. Meticulously kept records detail everyday violence—whippings, threats, and relentless labor—that survivors later described in harrowing testimony. These documents provide a rare, chilling window into the daily realities of plantation life. Explore more of its complex history at the official Laura Plantation website.
