About this property
Avery Island (historically French: Île Petite Anse) is a salt dome best known as the source of Tabasco sauce. Located in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States, it is about three miles (4.8 km) inland from Vermilion Bay, which opens onto the Gulf of Mexico. A small human population lives on the island. The island is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100002249. It was listed on September 4, 2018.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Avery Island listed on the National Register?
Avery Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Avery Island?
Avery Island is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Avery Island?
The period of significance for Avery Island is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Avery Island?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Avery Island will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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