About this property
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 (1786–1834) and his wife Mary Conrad Weeks (1797–1863).
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000553. It was listed on October 4, 1972.
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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 Shadows-on-the-Teche listed on the National Register?
Shadows-on-the-Teche was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Shadows-on-the-Teche?
Shadows-on-the-Teche is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Shadows-on-the-Teche a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Shadows-on-the-Teche has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Shadows-on-the-Teche?
The period of significance for Shadows-on-the-Teche is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1786.
Can I research the history near Shadows-on-the-Teche?
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