St. Roch in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Annunciation Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 15, 2017
1. Annunciation Church Marker
Inscription.
Annunciation Church. . In 1830 the Pontchartrain rail road was built along Elysian Fields to the lake, with half of its route through lands owned by Bernard Marigny. To accommodate settlers, Marigny and his cousin, Nicholas d'Estrehan subdivided the backlands of Faubourg Marigny. A plantation chapel here was the beginning of Annunciation Church. Among Cathedral priests serving the chapel was Monseigneur de Janson, founder of "Les Dames de la Providence," who opened nearby a widows' asylum. Among distinguished pastors of the Parish since its establishment in 1844 were Fr. Antoine Durier (1860-1885) , who later was Bishop of Natchitoches (1885-1904), and auxiliary Bishop Gustave A. Rouxel (1888-1908).
In 1830 the Pontchartrain rail road was built along Elysian Fields to the lake, with half of its route through lands owned by Bernard Marigny. To accommodate settlers, Marigny and his cousin, Nicholas d'Estrehan subdivided the backlands of Faubourg Marigny. A plantation chapel here was the beginning of Annunciation Church. Among Cathedral priests serving the chapel was Monseigneur de Janson, founder of "Les Dames de la Providence," who opened nearby a widows' asylum. Among distinguished pastors of the Parish since its establishment in 1844 were Fr. Antoine Durier (1860-1885) who later was Bishop of Natchitoches (1885-1904), and auxiliary Bishop Gustave A. Rouxel (1888-1908).
Location. 29° 58.186′ N, 90° 3.257′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in St. Roch. Marker is at the intersection of 2304 Marais Street and Mandeville Street on 2304 Marais Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70117, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plessy v. Ferguson (approx. half a mile away); The Lamothe House (approx.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2017.