Joseph Jefferson House
Joseph Jefferson House, Historic residence in Iberia Parish, United States
The Joseph Jefferson House exhibits Late Victorian architecture with elaborate details across its 22 rooms, constructed primarily from Louisiana materials in 1870.
Joseph Jefferson purchased Jefferson Island in 1869, transforming the former Spanish land grant property into a hunting and fishing retreat for his family.
The property connects to American theater heritage through Joseph Jefferson, who gained recognition for his performances as Rip Van Winkle in stage productions.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the house, explore the surrounding gardens, and purchase refreshments at the on-site cafe and gift shop.
The house stands on Jefferson Island, one of Louisiana's Five Islands formed by underground salt deposits pushing through layers of earth.
Location: Iberia Parish
Website: https://ripvanwinklegardens.com
GPS coordinates: 29.97556,-91.97361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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