National Register of Historic Places

Shadows-on-the-Teche

Shadows-on-the-Teche is a historic place in New Iberia, Iberia County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000553.

New Iberia, Iberia County, LouisianaListed October 5, 1972NRIS #72000553★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Shadows-on-the-Teche?

Shadows-on-the-Teche is an American 3,750 square feet (348 m2) historic house, garden, and cemetery. Formerly a working sugar cane plantation with enslaved labor, it is located in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States. Built in 1834 for planter, David Weeks and his wife Mary Conrad Weeks, the property is also home to the Shadows-on-the-Teche cemetery.

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Listing details

Name
Shadows-on-the-Teche
City
New Iberia
County
Iberia County
Listed on the National Register
October 5, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000553
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
30.00368, -91.81593
When was Shadows-on-the-Teche listed on the National Register?

Shadows-on-the-Teche was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1972.

Where is Shadows-on-the-Teche located?

Shadows-on-the-Teche is located in New Iberia, Iberia County, Louisiana at approximately 30.00368, -91.81593. See the map above.

Is Shadows-on-the-Teche a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Shadows-on-the-Teche is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.