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
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 • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Florida Parishes and in Greater Baton Rouge. 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, 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: Southern University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baron Keith Jackson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacklyn Winfield
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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 371 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
