About this property
The Istre Cemetery Grave Houses are three historic grave houses located in Istre Cemetery in Morse, Louisiana. The houses are the only three known surviving examples of traditional Acadiana grave houses. The structures were built in 1925 (Istre Grave House), 1935 (Henry Grave House), and circa 1900 (LeBlanc Grave House); they each resemble a small gable-roofed house.
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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 07000545. It was listed on February 21, 2008.
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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 Istre Cemetery Grave Houses listed on the National Register?
Istre Cemetery Grave Houses was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Istre Cemetery Grave Houses?
Istre Cemetery Grave Houses is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Istre Cemetery Grave Houses?
The period of significance for Istre Cemetery Grave Houses is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Istre Cemetery Grave Houses?
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