New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Félicité
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010
1. Félicité Marker
Inscription.
Félicité. . A black woman, native of Haiti. During the yellow fever epidemic here in 1839, she nursed the sick, administered to the dying, closed the eyes of the dead, and wept over their graves. Loved and honored by townspeople for the remainder of her life, she died in January 1852. The day of her burial every business in New Iberia closed its doors, and every man, woman and child in town followed her to her last resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery. She was an angel of mercy in a time of pestilence. Her name shall not be allowed to drop into oblivion.
A black woman, native of Haiti. During the yellow fever epidemic here in 1839, she nursed the sick, administered to the dying, closed the eyes of the dead, and wept over their graves. Loved and honored by townspeople for the remainder of her life, she died in January 1852. The day of her burial every business in New Iberia closed its doors, and every man, woman and child in town followed her to her last resting place in St. Peter's Cemetery. She was an angel of mercy in a time of pestilence. Her name shall not be allowed to drop into oblivion.
Erected by New Iberia Sesquicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1852.
Location. 30° 0.17′ N, 91° 48.801′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 182) and Civic Center Circle, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Located in the New Iberia Civic Center plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 E Main St, New Iberia LA 70560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 49 times this year. Photo1. submitted on July 5, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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