St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - Edgard, LA
N 30° 02.683 W 090° 33.483
15R E 735449 N 3326253
Quick Description: Very large Church. This church is the parish and structure for which the Civil Parish was named. Features a large cemetery, Rectory and parish hall. This church can be seen from miles away, really tall structure.
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 2/28/2009 6:11:29 PM
Waymark Code: WM5Y5G
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Long Description:
Everytime I see this church, I am in awe. It is really tall, for
being in a very rural area of South Louisiana. Really sticks out.
The State Historical Marker states
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church -1770-From which civil
parish was named. The church on second German Coast when Louisiana
was colony of Spain. Served west and east banks of river until
1864. Old cemetery contains grave of wife of Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard
and John Slidell family tomb. I could find NO information on
the church or parish in my search.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1770
Date of building construction: 10/28/1920
Archdiocese: New Orleans
Diocese: New Orleans
Address/Location:
2361 Highway 18
Edgard, LA USA
70049
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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