New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
First Courthouse
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Premier Tribunal
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Primer Palacio de Justicia
Circa 1871
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
1. First Courthouse Marker
First Courthouse
Circa 1871
On this site stood a two story brick building erected in 1871 by P.A. Veazey. The upper story served as the first courthouse of Iberia Parish from that date until 1884 when a new facility was constructed on main street. The lower floor was used as a coffee house. When parish officials moved into their new quarters, the former Courthouse became the Vendome Opera House, a place for plays, concerts and public gatherings. On May 20, 1905, just hours after a high school commencement exercise, fire destroyed the building. A few years later the present structure was erected.
Circa 1871
A cet endroit se trouvait un batiment de deux étages construit en 1871 par P.A. Veazey. On café occupait le rez-de-chaussée le premier étage servit de tribunal pour la paroisse Iberie jusqu'en 1884, un nouveau tribunal ayant ete construit rue main. L'ancien tribunal devint l'opéra Vendome, qui servit de salle de théâtre, de concert et de réunion pour les citadins le 20 Mai 1905 apres une céremonie de remise de diplômes scolaires,
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Circa 1871
En este local se situaba un edificio de ladrillo de dos pisos, construido en 1871 por. P.A. Veazey. el primer piso servia de palacio de justicia para la parroquia de Nueva Iberia, desde dicha fecha hasta el ano 1884, cuando un nuevo edificio fue construido en la calle principal (main) la planta baja se utilizaba como un cafe. Cuando los funcionarios del gobierno se trasladaron a sus nuevas oficinas, el antiguo palacio de justicia fue convertido en la casa de Opera Vendome, un lugar que ofrecia obras de teatro, conciertos y reuniones publicas. El 20 de mayo de 1905 unas horas después de que tuviera lugar la graduación de un colegio en dicho edificio un incendio lo destruyó unos años despues la estructura actual fue edificada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1905.
Location. 30° 0.297′ N, 91° 49.034′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is on East Main Street near Serret Alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 E 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, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
2. First Courthouse Marker
More about this marker. Located in the George Rodrigue Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
