Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) is now accepting nominations for its annual list of Most Endangered Places & the 2026 Louisiana Preservation Awards.
Since 1999, LTHP has recognized & advocated to save threatened historic sites across the state through its catalog of Most Endangered Places (MEP), calling attention to places that embody our cultural heritage & are in jeopardy of being lost. More than 200 sites have been recognized in the MEP listings, with over 50 sites having been saved & dozens currently being restored & renovated. Sites placed on the MEP List remain until the threat of loss is resolved.
“Adding a property to Louisiana’s Most Endangered Places List is intended to be a positive step in saving an important part of our state’s diverse history. It shows the local community & potential donors what makes a site important & recognizes that unless steps are taken soon, the site could be lost,” says Brian Davis, LTHP Executive Director.
To nominate an endangered historic site & review the current list of Most Endangered Places, visit: lthp.org/most-endangered-places/. LTHP especially encourages nominations from these underrepresented parishes that have yet to be highlighted: Allen, Catahoula, Concordia, Jefferson Davis, & St. Martin. It is LTHP’s goal to have a representative site from all 64 parishes. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, February 9, 2026.
The public is also invited to nominate individuals, organizations, & businesses for their impactful efforts to save historic places, build pride, & foster engagement in their communities. Nominations for the 2026 Louisiana Preservation Awards are open to the public through Monday, February 9, 2026. To make a nomination & see past award recipients, visit: lthp.org/awards/.
Founded in 1979, the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation advocates for the preservation of Louisiana’s diverse architectural & cultural heritage & provides a voice for the state’s historic
preservation community. LTHP works to raise public awareness of the importance, concern, & support for preservation through technical assistance, education, outreach, advocacy, & strategic alliances.