Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Calvary United Methodist Church

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023

1. Calvary United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription.
This church was established in 1867 with the help of the Freedman's Aid Society, an organization that provided for the spiritual needs of freed Black slaves. The Society's representatives purchased the land for the church from a Black woman named Rachel Tabor who had owned it since 1845. The building materials were salvaged from another structure. The church was constructed by Black laborers, not formally trained, but highly skilled. It was rebuilt in 1885 and renovated in 1976. It features a unique hand - hewn altar rail. The first pastor was Rev. W. M. Murrell with R. K. Dorsey as Presiding Elder. In its early years the church was used as a school for Black children.

Erected by The Lorio Foundation and Lafourche Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 29° 47.619′ N, 90° 49.117′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on President Street near East Seventh Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Joseph Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (about 500 feet away);

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St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Leonidas Polk (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Leonidas Polk (approx. ¼ mile away); St. John's Historic Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); James Mcallister (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marcus Pennington Zills (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thibodaux.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, September 4, 2023

2. Calvary United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.