Destrahan in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

St. Charles Borromeo "Little Red Church"

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July 19, 2015

1. St. Charles Borromeo Marker

Inscription. First constructed of logs about 1740. Burned and rebuilt, 1806. Famous riverboat landmark, twenty-five miles from New Orleans where boat captains traditionally paid off their crews. Again burned and rebuilt about 1921.

Erected 1964 by Department of Commerce and Industry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

Location. 29° 56.975′ N, 90° 22.546′ W. Marker is in Destrahan, Louisiana, in St. Charles Parish. Marker is on River Road (State Highway 48) 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13396 River Rd, Destrehan LA 70047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Charles Borromeo Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hale Boggs Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); George Prince Ferry Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Denver" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Destrehan Manor House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Settlement Of The German Coast (approx. 0.7 miles away); Destrehan Plantation (approx. ¾ mile away); Mule Barn (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Destrahan.

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September 3, 2016

2. St. Charles Borromeo "Little Red Church" Marker

September 3, 2016

3. St. Charles Borromeo "Little Red Church" Marker

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October 16, 2009

4. St. Charles Borromeo Church

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October 16, 2009

5. St. Charles Borromeo "Little Red Church" Replica

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2015. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2015. 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2016. 4. submitted on July 19, 2015. 5. submitted on July 19, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.