It was built in 1792 by Jean-Baptiste St. Gemme Beauvais II who moved from Kaskaskia, Illinois.
In 1852, it was purchased by Benjamin C. Amoureux, who immigrated to the United States from France.
[citation needed] It is currently operated as a museum by the National Park Service.
Genevieve and one of five surviving in the entire United States.
Genevieve poteaux-en-terre buildings are the Bequette-Ribault House and the Vital St. Gemme Beauvais House I (20 S. Main Street).