Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Holy Family Catholic Church

Dedicated July 1, 1894.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2017

1. Holy Family Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. First Catholic church in the Mississippi valley with entire congregation of Afro-American descent. Its school has been continually educating youth since 1890.

Erected 1990 by The Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1894.

Location. 31° 33.519′ N, 91° 23.813′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is on Saint Catherine Street west of Orange Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. John Banks House - 9 St. Catherine Street (a few steps from this marker); 20-30 St. Catherine Street and Eduation (a few steps from this marker); Holy Family Church and School (a few steps from this marker); Hospital Hill Neighborhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Natchez NAACP Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John B. Banks House (within shouting distance of this marker); Voss Family and A-B Motor Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhythm Night Club (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2017

2. Holy Family Catholic Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2017. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2017.