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
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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes, in Acadiana Cajun Country, and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. 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, Acadia, 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: Saint Joseph Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
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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 242 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
