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

The Weeks' Grove

Circa 1902

Weeks Grove Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

1. Weeks Grove Marker

Inscription. This building stands in what was known as "Weeks Grove" of Live Oak trees which extended from Bayou Teche southward for several blocks and which for years formed the eastern boundary of the town. About the turn of the century the "Weeks Grove" served as a park for New Iberians who gathered there in the evenings to visit and attend band concerts. This building, a one story dwelling was built by Dr. W.J. Emmer in 1902. In 1906 it served for a time as the office of the short-lived Central Railroad of Louisiana. Thereafter, it was used as a residence. In 1914, Mayor Alphie Fontelieu bought the place and added the upper story. The structure remained a residence until 1959.

Donated in loving memory of their parents by the family of
Donald and Marie L. Delcambre
Iberia Cultural Resources Association 2008

French:La Chênaie Weeks
circa 1902
Ce bâtiment situé sur un emplacement jadis connu sous le nom de “Weeks Grove”, s’étendait au sud jusqu’au Bayou Teche et à l’est jusqu’aux anciens confins de la ville. Au début du siècle cette chènaie servit de parc aux citadins qui venaient s’y promener et y écouter des concerts. A l’origine,

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cette maison construite par le Docteur W. J. Emmer n’avait qu’un rez-de-chausseé. En 1906 elle servit brièvement de bureau pour le “Central Railroad Co. Of Louisiana”. En 1914, M. Alphe Fontelieu, maire de la ville acheta l’immeuble pour l'habiter et y ajouta un étage. Ce n’est qu’en 1959 que le bâtiment actuel cessa d'être une demeure privée.

Spanish:
La Arboleda de los Weeks
circa 1902Este edificio se encuentra en lo que se conocía como “La Arboleda de los Weeks”. El robledo se extendía desde el Bayou Teche hacia el sur, por varias calles, y servía como parque público, donde los habitantes del pueblo se reunían por las tardes a conversar y a escuchare conciertos musicales. Este edificio, de un piso, fue construido como residencia particular por el Dr. W. J. Emmer en 1902, y en 1906 sirvió por un tiempo breve como oficina del "Ferrocarril Central de Luisiana”. De allí en adelante se utilizó como residencia. En 1914 el alcalde Alphe Fontelieu compró la residencia y le añadió un segundo piso. La estructura se mantuvo como residencia privada hasta el año 1959.

Erected 2008 by Iberia Cultural Resources

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

2. Weeks Grove Marker

Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 0.229′ N, 91° 48.952′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 182) and Route 14, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Mounted on the Shadows-On-The-Teche visitors center building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Iberia LA 70560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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 markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Shadows-on-the-Teche (within shouting distance of this marker); Entry Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Shadows-On-The Teche (within shouting distance of this marker); The United States Post Office - Circa 1903 (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown New Iberia Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Allain's Jewelry Store / Bijouterie Allain / Joyería Allain's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bayou Teche (about 500 feet away); The Murray Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.

More about this marker. One of twenty-one trilingual historical markers (Spanish, French and English) located throughout New Iberia.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2015. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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