Near Winnsboro in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church

Fort Necessity, Louisiana

Photographed By Shirley Burks Wells, August 24, 2008

1. Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Oldest church in Franklin Parish. A campground was established in 1806 at Boeuf Prairie, first permanent settlement in the area, became the site of a true house of worship in 1833. The church served as the courthouse for a time after formation of Franklin Parish in 1843.

Erected 1976 by Franklin Parish Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.

Location. 32° 3.729′ N, 91° 49.365′ W. Marker is near Winnsboro, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. Marker is on Louisiana Route 135, 0.3 miles south of Live Oak Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4590 LA-135, Winnsboro LA 71295, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richard Berry, Jr. (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fred Carter, Jr. (approx. 9.3 miles away); Franklin Parish (approx. 9.6 miles away); Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (approx. 9.6 miles away); John L. Brown, Sr. (approx. 9.6 miles away); Bayou Macon Settlements (approx. 11.2 miles away); Gene King (approx. 11.4 miles away); Wade Landing Mound (approx. 11.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

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Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church is also a Methodist Historic Site.

Also see . . . History of the Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church. (Submitted on April 19, 2022.)

Methodist Historic Site marker on outside wall of church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shirley Burks Wells, August 24, 2008

2. Methodist Historic Site marker on outside wall of church.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2022, by Craig S Johnson of Gilbert, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2022, by Craig S Johnson of Gilbert, Louisiana. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

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