Howe Institute

Historical marker location:

300 South Iberia Street, New Iberia, Louisiana

( Marker is on South Iberia Street west of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.)

1890-1933.

Louisiana has a rich culinary history and is known for dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée. The state's cuisine is heavily influenced by French, African, and Native American cooking traditions.