George Washington Cable House

The George Washington Cable House is a Colonial-style residence in the Garden District featuring brick pillars and an elevated foundation. The construction raises the main living space roughly 10 feet (3 meters) above ground, a regional technique that protected structures from flooding.

Built in 1874, the house served as Cable's home until 1884, a period when he created some of his most influential literary works. This decade marked an important moment for American literature engaging with social questions.

The residence connects to New Orleans literary history through Cable's work documenting Creole society and advocating for racial equality in his writings. Visitors can observe the spaces where these important works were created.

The house is visible from the street after restoration work removed obstructing hedges that had previously concealed it. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and explore the surrounding Garden District neighborhood, which contains other period homes.

The author Mark Twain visited this house during Cable's time there, linking it to the broader network of nineteenth-century American writers. This connection underscores the home's importance within the literary circles of the period.