New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

1. The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany Marker

Inscription. Built in 1858 on land donated by Harvey Hopkins. Consecrated May 16, 1858 by the Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. This Gothic Revival structure is the oldest non-residential building in New Iberia. During the War Between the States the church was used as a guard house and hospital by Union troops. Behind the altar is a Tiffany stained-glass window installed in 1884.

This church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1860.

Location. 30° 0.526′ N, 91° 49.267′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 182) and Jefferson Street (Route 3156), on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 W Main St, New Iberia LA 70560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Walk of Faith (a few steps from this marker); The Erath Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bouligny (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisiana's First Black Female Physician Dr. Emma Wakefield~Paillet (approx.

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¼ mile away); Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Peter's Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Gouguenheim Building (approx. ¼ mile away); The Steamboat Era (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

2. The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany Church & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2015. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.