French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

First Protestant Church in New Orleans

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

1. First Protestant Church in New Orleans Marker

Inscription. In June 1805 Protestant Christians met on this site and organized the first Protestant church in New Orleans. By vote of those present they chose to request an Episcopal priest and to be known as Christ's Church.

Erected 1978 by The Greater New Orleans Federation of Churches.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1805.

Location. 29° 57.677′ N, 90° 3.801′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Bourbon Street north of St Philips Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1009 Bourbon St, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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: Erard-Espy House (a few steps from this marker); Lafitte Guest House (a few steps from this marker); Calle de San Felipe (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Bourbon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle de Bourbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Đ Borbon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

named Calle de Bourbon (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Del Arsenal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

2. First Protestant Church in New Orleans Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.