Carencro in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Assumption School
Est. 1925
One of the earliest schools for African-American children in this rural area staffed by Blessed Mother Katharine Drexel's Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education.
Location. 30° 19.557′ N, 92° 2.537′ W. Marker is in Carencro, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Marker can be reached from North Michaud Street near Depot Street. Located on property behind the main church building going toward church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 North Michaud Street, Carencro LA 70520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Semmes Battery (approx. 5½ miles away); François Coulee (approx. 5.8 miles away); Pierre Dugat Home Site (approx. 5.8 miles away); Grand Coteau (approx. 6.3 miles away); La Place des Créoles (approx. 6.6 miles away); Holy Rosary Institute (approx. 6.8 miles away); Memramcook Park / Lena McBride Weaver (approx. 6.9 miles away); Confederate Mass Grave (approx. 7 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.