National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana facts for kids
Welcome to a special list of amazing old buildings and places in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. These places are so important that they are officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for historic sites across the United States.
These special spots help us remember the past and learn about the history of this area. There are 25 different properties and areas listed here, and one of them is even a National Historic Landmark – that's an even bigger deal! You can even see where these places are on a map if you look at their coordinates.
Historic Places in St. Martin Parish
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bonin House |
(#96001609) |
421 N. Main St. 30°07′39″N 91°49′41″W / 30.1275°N 91.828056°W |
St. Martinville | This historic house in St. Martinville was added to the list in 1997. | |
2 | Breaux Bridge Historic District |
(#95000907) |
Roughly bounded by Bayou Teche, Van Buren St., Main St., and Bridge St. 30°16′26″N 91°53′55″W / 30.273889°N 91.898611°W |
Breaux Bridge | This whole area in Breaux Bridge is historic! It includes many old buildings near the Bayou Teche. | |
3 | Burdin House |
(#99001479) |
422 N. Pinaud St. 30°07′40″N 91°49′25″W / 30.127778°N 91.823611°W |
St. Martinville | Another important house located in St. Martinville. | |
4 | Dautreuil House |
(#95000356) |
517 E. Bridge St. 30°07′21″N 91°49′28″W / 30.1225°N 91.824444°W |
St. Martinville | This house is also in St. Martinville and was added to the Register in 1995. | |
5 | Fontenette-Bienvenu House |
(#97000876) |
201 N. Main St. 30°07′30″N 91°49′44″W / 30.125°N 91.828889°W |
St. Martinville | This house has a long history in St. Martinville. | |
6 | Fontenette-Durand Maison Dimanche |
(#84001356) |
Louisiana Highway 94 30°15′56″N 91°55′40″W / 30.265556°N 91.927778°W |
Breaux Bridge | This historic home is near Breaux Bridge. | |
7 | Fourgeaud House |
(#99000527) |
130 S. Main St. 30°16′23″N 91°53′56″W / 30.273056°N 91.898889°W |
Breaux Bridge | An important house in Breaux Bridge, added to the list in 1999. | |
8 | Katie Plantation House |
(#01000669) |
1015 John D. Hebert Dr. 30°13′03″N 91°54′16″W / 30.2175°N 91.904444°W |
Breaux Bridge | This plantation house is a significant part of the area's history. | |
9 | Levert-St. John Bridge |
(#98000268) |
O'Neal Boudreaux Rd. over the Bayou Teche 30°09′29″N 91°48′43″W / 30.158056°N 91.811944°W |
St. Martinville | This bridge crosses the Bayou Teche and is recognized for its historical importance. | |
10 | Maison Olivier (Acadian House) |
(#73002133) |
1200 N. Main St., within Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site 30°08′17″N 91°49′30″W / 30.138056°N 91.825°W |
St. Martinville | This is a very special place! It's a National Historic Landmark, meaning it's one of the most important historic sites in the entire country. It's located inside a state park. | |
11 | Old Castillo Hotel |
(#79003122) |
220 Port St. 30°07′17″N 91°49′39″W / 30.121389°N 91.8275°W |
St. Martinville | This old hotel in St. Martinville has a rich history. | |
12 | Olivier Pigeonnier |
(#83000541) |
Southwest of Breaux Bridge off Louisiana Highway 94 30°15′57″N 91°55′43″W / 30.265833°N 91.928611°W |
Breaux Bridge | A pigeonnier is a special building where pigeons were kept. This one is near Breaux Bridge. | |
13 | Patin House |
(#91001680) |
219 W. Bridge St. 30°16′19″N 91°54′01″W / 30.271944°N 91.900278°W |
Breaux Bridge | This historic house is located in Breaux Bridge. | |
14 | Pellerin-Chauffe House |
(#84001358) |
South of Breaux Bridge on Louisiana Highway 347 30°15′35″N 91°52′57″W / 30.259722°N 91.8825°W |
Breaux Bridge | Another important house found south of Breaux Bridge. | |
15 | Henri Penne House |
(#80004252) |
West of Breaux Bridge 30°15′54″N 91°55′42″W / 30.265°N 91.928333°W |
Breaux Bridge | This house, west of Breaux Bridge, is also on the National Register. | |
16 | Ransonet House |
(#90000748) |
431 E. Bridge St. 30°16′32″N 91°53′53″W / 30.275556°N 91.898056°W |
Breaux Bridge | You can find this historic house in Breaux Bridge. | |
17 | St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church |
(#72001454) |
133 S. Main St. 30°07′22″N 91°49′41″W / 30.122778°N 91.828056°W |
St. Martinville | This beautiful church in St. Martinville is a very old and important building. | |
18 | St. Martin Parish Courthouse |
(#81000658) |
S. Main St. 30°07′09″N 91°49′47″W / 30.119167°N 91.829722°W |
St. Martinville | The courthouse is where important legal and government work happens. This one is historic! | |
19 | St. Martinville Elementary School |
(#96001162) |
303 Church St. 30°07′17″N 91°49′59″W / 30.121389°N 91.833056°W |
St. Martinville | Even schools can be historic! This elementary school is recognized for its past. | |
20 | St. Martinville Historic District |
(#83000542) |
Louisiana Highways 31 and 96 30°07′24″N 91°49′42″W / 30.123333°N 91.828333°W |
St. Martinville | Like Breaux Bridge, a large part of St. Martinville is considered a historic district. | |
21 | Sandoz House |
(#82000456) |
West of St. Martinville on Louisiana Highway 96 30°08′03″N 91°53′35″W / 30.134167°N 91.893056°W |
St. Martinville | This house is located just west of St. Martinville. | |
22 | Soulier House |
(#97000466) |
417 N. Main St. 30°07′36″N 91°49′42″W / 30.126667°N 91.828333°W |
St. Martinville | Another historic house in St. Martinville. | |
23 | Stephanie Plantation House |
(#98000570) |
1862 Louisiana Highway 347 30°21′16″N 91°52′44″W / 30.354444°N 91.878889°W |
Arnaudville | This plantation house is near Arnaudville and has a place on the Register. | |
24 | U.S. Post Office |
(#72001455) |
Main and Port Sts. 30°07′19″N 91°49′45″W / 30.121944°N 91.829167°W |
St. Martinville | The old post office building in St. Martinville is also a historic landmark. | |
25 | D. W. Voorhies House |
(#08001011) |
410 Washington St. 30°07′14″N 91°49′55″W / 30.120569°N 91.831864°W |
St. Martinville | This house in St. Martinville was one of the more recent additions to the list. |
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