St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church | |
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Location |
9795 Louisiana Highway 418 Innis, Louisiana |
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Coordinates | 30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°WCoordinates: 30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°W |
Built | 1848 |
Architect | Wills, J.A. |
Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
NRHP Reference # | 74000939[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 24, 1974 |
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Innis, Louisiana, United States. The church was built in 1848 and was consecrated by Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is the oldest brick edifice in Pointe Coupee Parish. Past communicants include Major General John Archer Lejeune and Dr. Tichenor.[2] It is also home to a cemetery with a monument to a Confederate Unknown Soldier, erected in 1901.[3] This church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1974.
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is an active parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.[4] The Rev. John Miller now serves as Priest-in-Charge.
- Confederate grave stone at cemetery with Southern Cross of Honor symbol displayed at top
- Confederate Monument
References
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- ↑ National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ http://www.pctourism.org/VisitorsGuide/Intro&HistorialPlaces.pdf
- ↑ Area Attractions
- ↑ Diocesan listing for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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