Touro in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Salem United Church of Christ
(Evangelical & Reformed)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
1. Salem United Church of Christ Marker
Was founded as the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jefferson City
March 8, 1863.
A German Congregation Continuing to Promote The Christian Life and to Advance The Kingdom of God.
150 Years of Loving and Caring Ministry.
1863-2013
Erected 2013.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1863.
Location. 29° 55.31′ N, 90° 5.957′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Touro. It is on Milan Street north of Magazine Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4212 Camp Street, New Orleans LA 70115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: A different marker also named Salem United Church of Christ (here, next to this marker); McDonogh No. 7 Elementary School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Stephen Church (about 600 feet away); Saint Henry Church (about 700 feet away); Carrere Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Touro Synagogue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Halfway Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riley Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
2. Salem United Church of Christ Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
