Abbeville in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Catholic Cemetery
June 30, 2017
1. Old Catholic Cemetery Marker
English Translation side.
English Translation
On July 25, 1843 Père Antoine Désiré Mégret purchased 160 arpents from Joseph LeBlanc for a church, rectory and cemetery. Joseph LeBlanc was buried here in 1854. The oldest marked grave is of Eufemie Broussard 1852.
French Translation
Le 25 juillet, 1843, Père Antoine Désiré Mégret a acheté 160 arpents de terre a Joseph LeBlanc pour la construction d'une église, d'un presbytère, et d'un cimetière. Joseph LeBlanc fut enterré ici en 1854. La tombe la plus ancienne est celle d'Eufemie (Euphemie) Broussard, enterré en 1852.
Erected by Jean Lafitte Historic Park and Preserve.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1843.
Location. 29° 58.513′ N, 92° 8.213′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Louisiana, in Vermilion Parish. Marker is on North Washington Street south of West St. Victor Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbeville LA 70510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pére Antoine Desiré Mégret (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saint Mary Magdalen Church (about 400
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2. Ancien Cimetiere Catholique Marker
French Translation side.
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3. Old Catholic Cemetery and Marker
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4. Old Catholic Cemetery
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