Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Mount Olivet Cemetery and Chapel

November 25, 2017

1. Mount Olivet Cemetery and Chapel Marker

Inscription. The cemetery was purchased in 1858 by St. James Episcopal Church, Alexandria. It is the second oldest cemetery in Rapides Parish and has always served as a community burial ground. The earliest marker is 1824.

Mount Olivet Chapel was established as a mission of St. James and was consecrated on June 29, 1858 by Bishop Leonidas Polk. The gothic style building was erected from the plans of the church architect Richard Upjohn. During the Civil war, the building was used by the Union Army. In 1972, the chapel was given to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, and since 1980 has served as the headquarters of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana.

Erected by Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil.

Location. 31° 19.06′ N, 92° 26.331′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. Marker is on Main Street (Business U.S. 165) south of Ball Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 Main Street, Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Olivet Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Pineville #4 (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 300 Block Main Street (about 400 feet away); The Jewish Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Red Hill (about 700 feet away); 200 Block of Main Street (about 700 feet away); The Foot of Red Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rapides Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

November 24, 2017

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery and Chapel Marker

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November 24, 2017

3. Mount Olivet Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2017.