Tulane - Gravier in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Joseph Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 24, 2017
1. Saint Joseph Church Marker
This building replaced an earlier church, erected in 1844 on Common St. (Tulane Ave.) opposite the Charity Hospital of Louisiana. Ground-breaking for the present edifice took place May 9, 1869. Construction continued intermittently until dedication, December 18, 1892. The Congregation of the Mission, first community to answer the appeal for European priests by Bishop Louis W. Dubourg, second Bishop of Louisiana (1815-1826), continuously served the parish from the time Fr. John Hayden C.M., became pastor in 1858. He remained until chosen U.S. Lazarist Provincial shortly after undertaking work on this monumental structure.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 29° 57.443′ N, 90° 4.872′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Tulane - Gravier. Marker is on Tulane Avenue (U.S. 90) east of South Roman Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1802 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Julian McKeithen (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sisters Of The Holy Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marie C. Couvent
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 24, 2017
2. Saint Joseph Church Marker
Between doors, under banana tree leaf
June 24, 2017
3. Saint Joseph Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2017.
