St. Joseph's Academy
On January 7, 1855, a Catholic parochial school was established on this site by the Sisters of St. Joseph who came to Bay St. Louis from Bourg, France at the request of Reverend Louis Stanislaus Buteux, first pastor of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
Tragically, the Academy buildings were destroyed by fire in 1907. The following year a three-story brick building was built to accommodate administrative offices, classrooms , and dormitories for boarding students. The Academy's student body consisted of girls from the first through the twelfth grade and boys from the first through third grade. In 1960 the Academy became a school for girls only. Sadly the Academy closed its doors in 1967 and the main building, depicted above, was demolished in 1973.
This memorial is dedicated by the St. Joseph's Academy Alumnae of Bay St. Louis in loving memory of the many teachers and students who passed through its doors during its 112 year existence.
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women.
Location. 30° 18.494′ N, 89° 19.633′ W. Marker is in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in Hancock County. Marker is on South Beach
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Lady of the Gulf (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stanislaus College (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jean Baptiste le Moyne Siuer de Bienville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hancock County Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Shieldsborough (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Bay St. Louis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray (approx. ¼ mile away); Naval Battle of Bay St. Louis (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay St. Louis.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2017.
