Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
Several historic buildings are showcased at Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, which cover 157 acres (0.64 km):
Maison Olivier, designated a National Historic Landmark (as Acadian House) in 1974, is a plantation home built c. 1815 by Pierre Olivier Duclozel de Vezin, a wealthy Creole at the time. The structure is an excellent example of a Raised Creole Cottage, a simple and distinctive architectural form which shows a mixture of Creole, Caribbean, and French influences. Maison Olivier is located behind the visitor center. Also near Maison Olivier is a blacksmith shop.
There is also a c. 1790 Acadian cabin, which reveals the contrast between Acadian and Creole architecture.
A reproduction Acadian farmstead lies near Bayou Teche. It is representative of a single-family farm in the early 19th century. It includes a family home, a barn, a privy, an outdoor kitchen, and a bread oven.
See also
- List of Louisiana state parks
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana
- National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
References
- ^ "Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site - Louisiana Office of State Parks". Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ Herczog, Mary (2010). Frommer's New Orleans 2010. Frommer's. p. 312. ISBN 978-0-470-50471-0.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ "Acadian House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on March 8, 2011. Retrieved January 27, 2008.