George Washington Cable House facts for kids
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George Washington Cable House
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U.S. National Historic Landmark District
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In 2008
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 Location in Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1313 8th St., New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1874 |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Other |
| Part of | Garden District (ID71000358) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000374 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | December 29, 1962 |
| Designated NHLDCP | May 30, 1974 |
George Washington Cable House is a cottage at 1313 8th Street in the Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the home of George Washington Cable (1844–1925), an American novelist who wrote of Creole life, during the period in which he rose to national prominence.
He lived in this home during 1874-1884. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
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