National Register of Historic Places
Acadian House
Acadian House is a historic place in St. Martinville, St. Martin County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2017, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73002133.
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Acadian House
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About this place
What is Acadian House?
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, located in St. Martinville, Louisiana, showcases the cultural significance of the Bayou Teche region. It is the oldest state park site in Louisiana, founded in 1934 as the Longfellow-Evangeline State Commemorative Area. Evangeline was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's enormously popular 1847 epic poem about Acadian lovers, who are now figures in local history. In the town center, the Evangeline Oak is the legendary meeting place of the two lovers, Evangeline and Gabriel. A statue of Evangeline marks her supposed grave next to St. Martin of Tours Church. The state historic site commemorates the broader historical setting of the poem in the Acadian and Creole culture of this region of Louisiana.
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Listing details
- Name
- Acadian House
- City
- St. Martinville
- County
- St. Martin County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- May 11, 2017
- NRIS reference number
- 73002133
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 30.13843, -91.82376
When was Acadian House listed on the National Register?
Acadian House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2017.
Where is Acadian House located?
Acadian House is located in St. Martinville, St. Martin County, Louisiana at approximately 30.13843, -91.82376. See the map above.
Is Acadian House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Acadian House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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