East Riverside in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Saint Henry Church
The Vincentian Fathers of the parent parish of St. Stephen initiated St. Henry's to meet the spiritual needs of the growing German population of the city of Jefferson. During reconstruction days, the first United States Convent of The Congregation of The Sisters of Christian Charity, founded in Germany by Mother Pauline Von Mallinckrodt, opened at St. Henry's in 1873. Sister Xaveria directed St. Henry's School for thirty years. In 1909, a fire destroyed the school and damaged the church which was replaced by the present brick structure in 1925. Fr. Ludolph Richen appointed pastor in 1890, served St Henry's until his death in 1937, setting a record for one of the longest New Orleans pastorates.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 29° 55.204′ N, 90° 6.003′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in East Riverside. Marker is on General Pershing Street south of Magazine Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 General Pershing Street, New Orleans LA 70115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem United Church of Christ (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Salem United Church of Christ (about 700 feet away); St. Stephen Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDonogh No. 7 Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Touro Synagogue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Halfway Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Faubourg Bouligny (approx. half a mile away); Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
More about this marker. General Pershing Street is one way south at this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.