Breaux Bridge in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D.
1879-1957
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 8, 2019
1. Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D. Marker
First native Diocesan Priest
from
Breaux Bridge, LA.
Ordained June 10, 1903
First Bishop of the
Diocese of Lafayette
Consecrated Dec. 8, 1918
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 30° 16.468′ N, 91° 54.009′ W. Marker is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. It is on North Main Street north of East Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 North Main Street, Breaux Bridge LA 70517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana Cajun Country and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, Acadia, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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: St. Bernard's Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Pont Breaux, Louisiane (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cajun Warrior (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard/Lieu de Naissance de L'Ιvκque Jules Jeanmard (about 500 feet away); Scholastique Picou Breaux (about 500 feet away); St. Bernard Church History (about 600 feet away); Breaux Bridge / Pont-Breaux (about 600 feet away); St. Bernard School History (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breaux Bridge.
More about this marker. Located in front of the St. Bernard Catholic Church.
this page online
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 9, 2019
2. Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D. Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 8, 2019
3. Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D. Marker
February 8, 2019
4. St. Bernard Catholic Church
Statue/Marker can be seen just to left of church sign under large tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2019.
