State Historic Site · Louisiana

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

Location: St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Nearest town: 0.7 miles northeast of Saint Martinville
Type: State Historic Site

About Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site

The site centers on the legacy of Longfellow's 1847 poem about two Acadian lovers, whose story became woven into local memory. Louisiana's first designated state park property, it interprets the Acadian and Creole heritage of the Bayou Teche area rather than preserving a battlefield or wilderness tract. Nearby in town stand the landmarks tied to the tale: the oak where the lovers reportedly met and a statue marking the grave attributed to the poem's heroine beside St. Martin of Tours Church.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site is in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, 0.7 miles northeast of Saint Martinville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.