Church Point in Acadia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Iry LeJeune
— Legends & Lore —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
1. Iry LeJeune Marker
English Side
Eminent Cajun artist who helped return accordion to prominence in the music of Louisiana. Born near Church Point in 1928.
Musicien Cadien célèbre, né près de Pointe-de-L'église en 1928. Il a contribué à l'importance de l'accordeon dans la culture Cadienne.
Erected 2021 by Center for Louisiana Studies, William C. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 113.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list.
Location. 30° 24.35′ N, 92° 12.984′ W. Marker is in Church Point, Louisiana, in Acadia Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Rue LeJeune and Bienvenue Street, on the right when traveling north on Rue LeJeune. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Church Point LA 70525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Le Vieux Presbytère (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Le Parc Du Vieux Depot (about 400 feet away); Acadia Baptist Acadamy (approx. 6.4 miles away); Semmes Battery (approx.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
2. Iry LeJeune Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 6, 2024
3. Iry LeJeune Marker
French Side
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
