Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

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Shreveport's First Churches

Photographed By Mark Hilton

1. Shreveport's First Churches Marker is missing.

Inscription. In 1845 three of Shreveport’s first churches were organized within a four block span of Market Street: First Baptist at Travis and Market, SE; First Presbyterian, 600 block of Market, west side; and First United Methodist at Market and Fanning, SW. A joint service was held on this site October 15, 1995 commemorating one hundred fifty years of continuous ministries to Shreveport and its surrounding area. (Marker Number 485.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1995.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 30.858′ N, 93° 44.877′ W. Marker was in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It was in Downtown Riverfront. Marker could be reached from the intersection of Market Street and Texas Street (U.S. 79), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 401 Market St, Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. First City Market (a few steps from this marker); Old CNB Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Turning to the Right (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); CNB Building (about 300 feet away); The Pardon (about

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500 feet away); Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away); Cane & Bennett's Trading Post (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Chamber Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker has been missing since at least 2013
Per Google Streetview, only marker pole is visible for at least the last 8 years.

— Submitted August 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

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