New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Teche Tunnel

Legends & Lore

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025

1. Teche Tunnel Marker

Inscription.
Running below here said to be used as an escape route for early 19th century pirate Jean Lafitte leading to Bayou Teche.

Erected 2024 by Center for Louisiana Studies, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 187.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Believe It or Not, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series lists.

Location. 30° 0.407′ N, 91° 49.002′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is on Front Street near Bridge Street (Parish Road 86). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Bridge St, New Iberia LA 70563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana — Cajun Country

and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the

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Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mt. Carmel Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to New Iberia (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Sidney Broussard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Foligny Broussard (about 400 feet away); Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bouligny (about 500 feet away); Provost's Café and Bar/Clementine Fine Dining and Spirits (about 600 feet away); The Steamboat Era (about 600 feet away); Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025

2. Teche Tunnel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.