Howe Institute (Louisiana)

Howe Institute
Location
300 Iberia Street,
New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Coordinates30°00′18″N 91°49′16″W / 30.004962°N 91.821189°W / 30.004962; -91.821189
Information
School typePrivate primary and grammar
Religious affiliation(s)Baptist
Openedc.1888
FounderJonas Henderson
Closed1933
PresidentJonas Henderson
AffiliationAmerican Missionary Association

The Howe Institute was an African-American private Baptist primary and grammar school in operation from c.1888 to 1933 in New Iberia, Louisiana. The founding president of the school was Jonas Henderson. A historical marker for the school is located at the Iberia Parish Court Building in New Iberia.