Istre Cemetery Grave Houses

The cemetery contains three protected grave houses, each built as a complete miniature structure with siding, hinged doors, and windows over burial sites.

The structures were constructed between 1900 and 1935, with the LeBlanc Grave House being the oldest and the Henry Grave House the most recent addition.

These grave houses represent a distinct burial tradition within Louisiana's Catholic communities, combining architectural elements from various regional influences.

The cemetery grounds maintain three original grave houses, which received National Register of Historic Places designation in February 2008 for preservation purposes.

From an estimated forty original structures in the cemetery, only three authentic grave houses remain, making them the last examples of this architectural type.

Location: Acadia Parish

GPS coordinates: 30.11560,-92.56470

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24