Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
James Frost
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 13, 2018
1. James Frost Marker
From Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Frost migrated to Thibodaux in 1840, at the age of 26. He became one of the town's foremost building contractors and property owners. In 1842, Frost married Almira Ragan, a daughter of New York natives. In partnership with Absalom Kees, and using slave labor, Frost began construction of St. John's Episcopal Church in 1843. Designed by Leonidas Polk, the church was completed in two years. In September 1853, Frost and one of six children were victims of a yellow fever epidemic, which claimed at least fifteen percent of the town's dwellers.
Erected by St. John's Historic Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 47.643′ N, 90° 49.414′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker can be reached from Jackson Street south of Seventh Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 718 Jackson Street, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fayette Clay Ewing (a few steps from this marker); Mary King Fulford (a few steps from this marker); Silas T. Grisamore
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, January 13, 2018
2. James Frost Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2018.
