Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
1. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Marker
Begun in 1852 and completed in 1889, this is the fifth Catholic Church in Natchitoches. The first was associated with the French colonial Fort St. Jean Baptiste. Proclaimed a minor basilica by apostolic decree from his holiness Benedict XVI in January 2010.
Erected by Cane River National Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2010.
Location. 31° 45.671′ N, 93° 5.264′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Church St, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Mass in Natchitoches (a few steps from this marker); The Natchitoches Parish Old Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Old Natchitoches Parish Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Legacy of Catholicism (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Denis Tomb (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Red River Flood of 1945 (about 600 feet away); The Louisiana Purchase/El Camino Real De Los Tejas
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
2. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
3. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
4. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2017
5. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
