New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Hotel Frederic
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Hôtel Frédéric
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Hotel Frederic
Circa 1913
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025
1. Hotel Frederic Marker
Hotel Frederic
Circa 1913
Located on this site was the 1840 home of Mr. and Mrs. J. William Robertson which was converted into the Hotel Evangeline, and frequented by the Honorable Grover Cleveland. Sold to Felix Patout in 1912, the building was replaced by the Hotel Frederic opening in 1913. The four-story hotel, pictured on the opposite side of this marker was built for Felix's four sons Fred, Gaston, Sydney, and Henry. Ownership of the hotel was acquired by Fred and Gaston, with Fred managing the hotel until his death in 1942. Fred's wife, Yvonne, took control until the hotel's closing in 1972. In 1945, Yvonne Patout married Owen Southwell, who designed a six-story wing located behind the existing Hotel Frederic. The original building was torn down in 1978, with the remaining portion of the hotel being converted by Francis Doerle, Jeff Gerrets, and renovated by owners Cindy and Mark Romero into office and residential space.
Circa 1913
Sur ce site se trouvait la maison des années 1840 de M. et Mme. J. William Roberson, qui fut convirtie en Hôtel Évangeline, et Fréquentée par l'Honorable Grover Cleveland. Vendu à Félix Patout en 1912, le bâtiment fut remplacé par l'Hôtel Frédéric, ouvert en 1913. L'Hôtel de Quatre Étagess, illustré sur le côte opposé de ce marqueur, fut construit pour les quatre fils de Félix : Fred, Gaston, Sydney et Henry. Fred et Gaston Devinrent propriétaires de l'hôtel et Fred Le Géra jusqu'à sa mort en 1942. La femme de Fred, Yvonne, prit le contrôle jusqu'à la fermeture de l'hôtel en 1972. En 1945, Yvonne Patout épousa Owen Southwell, qui conçut une aile de six étage située derrière L'Hôtel Frédéric existant. Le bâtiment d'origine fut démoli en 1978, et la partie restante de l'hôtel fut transformée par Francis Doerle, Jeff Gerrets, et rénovée par les propriétaires Cindy et Mark Romero en bureaux et en logements.
Circa 1913
En este sitio, alrededor del año 1840, el hogar del Sr y la Sra: J. William Robertson estaba localizado. y este fue convertido en el Hotel Evangeline. Vendido a Felix Patout en 1912 la casa fue demolida y el terreno fue arrasado, y en su lugar, se levantó el Hotel Frederic, abriendo sus puertas en el año 1913. El hotel de cuatro pisos, cuya fotografia esta en el lado opuesto de este marcador (o placaj fue construido por un nativo de New Iberia, Eugene Guillot. Construido para los cuatro huos de Felix: Fred, Gaston, Sydney, y Henry, la propiedad del hotel fue adquirida por Fred y Gaston. Fred administro el hotel hasta su muerte en 1942. Después del cual su esposa Yvonne, tomó el control del hotel hasta que este cerro en 1972. en 1945. Yvonne Patout se caso con el arquitecto Owen Southwell, quien diseño un ala de seis pisos localizada detras del existente Hotel Frederic. El edificio original fue demolido en 1978, con la parte restante del hotel que fue convertida por los propietarios Cindy y Mark Romero en espacios residenciales y para oficinas.
Erected 2023
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 30° 0.447′ N, 91° 49.194′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is on West Main Street near French Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 W Main St, New Iberia LA 70560, 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 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,
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025
2. Hotel Frederic Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bayou Teche Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Iberia Parish Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 500 feet away); Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bouligny (about 600 feet away); A Walk of Faith (about 600 feet away); The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany (about 600 feet away); Edwin Sidney Broussard (about 600 feet away); Robert Foligny Broussard (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 12, 2025
3. Hotel Frederic Marker
Photographed by C.H.Lee
4. Hotel Frederic / Hôtel Frédéric / Hotel Frederic Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 4. submitted on April 23, 2026, by Jenni Ducote of Jeanerette, Louisiana.
