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Rene Beauregard House — Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Louisiana
6588 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072, USA
Website: www.nps.gov/jela
Located at the Battle of New Orleans (War of 1812) site, this two-story, cement-covered house was the home of Judge Rene Beauregard, son of Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard.
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