St. Isidore The Farmer Catholic Church - Baker, LA
N 30° 33.550 W 091° 08.046
15R E 678959 N 3382230
St. Isidore The Farmer parish is located just north of Baton Rouge in the town of Baker. The Parish was established as a Parish in 1958.
Waymark Code: WMA0DC
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2010
Views: 5
Beautiful church. Located just north of the Baton Rouge Airport. In 1880, lumber was purchased for the first chapel. Became an official chapel for a Baton Rouge parish in 1908. Officially became a Parish in 1958. Current building built between 1993-1995. Also had a school, but closed in 2010, after 50 years of service. Church also featured a small cemetery.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1908
Date of building construction: 06/11/1995
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: St. Isidore Statue (SAI)
Archdiocese: New Orleans
Diocese: Baton Rouge
Address/Location:
5657 Thomas Road
Baker, LA USA
70811
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Dominant Architectural Style: Not listed
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