Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Holy Ghost Catholic Church

Photographed By Dave W, May 20, 2022

1. Holy Ghost Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Established September 1919, In Marksville, Louisiana by the Diocese of Alexandria, LA primarily for Black Catholics, a common practice of that era. Originally staffed by Holy Ghost Fathers. Currently, serves a congregation of 90% plus Black membership. Centennial Jubilee 1919-2019. Mathew 16:18

Erected by Escude; Hixon Brothers; and Kilpatrick's Rose Neath - Funeral Homes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 31° 7.428′ N, 92° 3.772′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on South Preston Street (Louisiana Route 452) south of East Mark Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S Preston St, Marksville LA 71351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Holy Ghost Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Ghost Catholic School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregational First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Marksville "Colored" School Site (about 500 feet away); Presentation Convent Chapel (approx. ¼ mile

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away); Marksville Masonic Lodge Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Lewis P. Roy, Sr. Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Auguste Voinche Store (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Photographed By Dave W, May 20, 2022

2. Holy Ghost Catholic Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.