New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Booker T. Washington's Historic Visit to Howe Institute / Howe Institute
April 14, 1915
— 1888-1933 —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 30, 2021
1. Booker T. Washington's Historic Visit to Howe Institute Marker
April 14, 1915
National attention was drawn to New Iberia when celebrated orator, educator and presidential adviser, Booker T. Washington, visited Howe on April 14, 1915, as part of his historic tour of Black schools in Louisiana. Newspaper accounts of the day report that thousands turned out to hear the famed leader speak at Howe. The mesmerized faces of Iberians are recorded forever in the pictures A.P. Bedou took that day, as Washington's official photographer.
1888-1933
Founded by St. Paul Congregational Church of New Iberia with the assistance of the American Missionary Association and an endowment from philanthropist Peter Howe of Illinois, Howe Institute was established to educate Blacks of Iberia Parish and surrounding communities. The school was located at the site of the current Iberia Parish courthouse between Madison (renamed Pershing) and Washington Streets. Later, the school came under the control of the Union 6th District Missionary Baptist Association. Howe was also the site of a refugee camp for Blacks fleeing the waters of the Great Flood of 1927. Howe alumni include prominent early professionals, who went on to serve communities throughout Louisiana
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Erected 2021 by The Iberia African American Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1915.
Location. 30° 0.228′ N, 91° 49.281′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. Marker is on Iberia Street west of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Iberia Street, New Iberia LA 70560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howe Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Iberia Courthouse Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eddie L. Dorsey, MD; Ima Pierson, DDS; Howard C. Scoggins, MD; Luins Williams, MD (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church Alley (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Church Alley (approx. ¼ mile away); The Gouguenheim Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The Great Fire (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 30, 2021
2. Howe Institute Marker
More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Iberia Parish Court House.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 30, 2021
3. Howe Institute Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 30, 2021
4. Booker T. Washington's Historic Visit to Howe Institute
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
