Touro in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Salem United Church of Christ
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
1. Salem United Church of Christ Marker
(Evangelical and Reformed)
Was founded as the
First German Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Jefferson City
March 8, 1863
The first worship services of Salem Church were held in temporary quarters. The congregation erected its first church building on the corner of Milan and Camp streets, dedicated March 18, 1866. It was replaced by the present building, dedicated March 25, 1906. Diboll and Owen, architects. JA Petty, builder. The adjoining educational building was dedicated November 15, 1936. Sam Stone, Jr., architect. C.E. Reimann, builder. Worship services were conducted in German language until October 3, 1895, at which time English language services were introduced.
125th Anniversary, 1988
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 29° 55.309′ N, 90° 5.957′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Touro. It is on Milan Street south of Camp Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
this page online
More about this marker. Milan St. is ONE WAY north at this location
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 23, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
