Chauvin in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Joseph Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 19, 2016
1. Saint Joseph Church Marker
Inscription.
Saint Joseph Church. . Father Jean-Marie Joseph Denecé settled at Petite Caillou soon after his ordination during the Civil War. He organized the parish established on Nov. 9, 1864 by Archbishop J.M. Odin, C.M., to serve the people of South Terrebonne. Fr. Denecé built church and rectory, opened the adjoining cemetery, and established missions on neighboring bayous. After his death, April 2, 1890, priests residing on Bayou Terrebonne served this section until Archbishop J.F. Rummel canonically erected St. Joseph Parish, Chauvin, in 1948 with Fr. Edwin J. Gubler as pastor.
Father Jean-Marie Joseph Denecé settled at Petite Caillou soon after his ordination during the Civil War. He organized the parish established on Nov. 9, 1864 by Archbishop J.M. Odin, C.M., to serve the people of South Terrebonne. Fr. Denecé built church and rectory, opened the adjoining cemetery, and established missions on neighboring bayous. After his death, April 2, 1890, priests residing on Bayou Terrebonne served this section until Archbishop J.F. Rummel canonically erected St. Joseph Parish, Chauvin, in 1948 with Fr. Edwin J. Gubler as pastor.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 9, 1864.
Location. 29° 27.726′ N, 90° 35.367′ W. Marker is in Chauvin, Louisiana, in Terrebonne Parish. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Little Caillou Road (State Highway 56) and Angel Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on left side of front church door entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5232 Highway 56, Chauvin LA 70344, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Montegut School (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sacred Heart Church
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, February 19, 2016
2. Saint Joseph Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2016. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
