Scotlandville in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

A Community Church of Service

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2020

1. Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription.
In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee: Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to Camphor Memorial M.E. Church. In 1968, its current name was established. The church serves the community with services, outreach ministry, and partners with churches and other organizations. Members of the church have been trailblazers and firsts in Government, Education, Medicine, Business and Politics.

Erected by Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list.

Location. 30° 31.565′ N, 91° 10.936′ W. Marker is in Scotlandville, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is on Scenic Highway near Teal Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baron Keith Jackson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacklyn Winfield (approx.

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half a mile away); Isiah "Butch" Robertson (approx. half a mile away); Aeneas Williams (approx. half a mile away); Ben Jobe (approx. half a mile away); Willie Davenport (approx. half a mile away); Brian Johnson (approx. half a mile away).

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2020

2. Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 26, 2020

3. Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.