Breaux Bridge in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard
Lieu de Naissance de L'Évêque Jules Jeanmard
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
1. Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard Marker
This site is the birthplace of the first bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard. Born August 15, 1879, Jeanmard belonged to St. Bernard Church where he received baptism, confirmation, first holy communion, and served as an altar boy. He was consegrated as the first bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette, LA on December 8, 1918, and served until his resignation on March 13, 1956 Bishop Jeanmard died on February 28, 1957.
Lieu de Naissance de L'Évêque Jules Jeanmard
Le lieu de naissance de Jules B. Jeanmard, premier évêque du Diocèse de Lafayette, est situé au 123 Van Buren, environ un páté de maison d'ici en direction du sud. No le 15 août 1879, Jeanmard fut paroissien de 'Eglise Saint Bernard où il fut baptisé et confirmé. fly requt sa première communion et y fut également enfant de choeur. Il devint le premier évêque du Diocese de Lafayette le 8 décembre 1918, jusqu'au moment de sa renonciation le 13 mars 1956. Leveque Jeanmard décéda le 23 février 1957,
Erected by Bishop Jules Jeanmard KC Council 2398.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 30° 16.444′ N, 91° 53.885′ W. Marker is in
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s 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: Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard/Lieu de Naissance de L'Évêque Jules Jeanmard (within shouting distance of this marker); Breaux Bridge, Louisiana / Pont de Breaux, Louisiane (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Bernard School History (about 500 feet away); Pont Breaux, Louisiane (about 500 feet away); Legend of Bayou Teche/La Legendè Du Bayou Teche (about 600 feet away); History of St. Bernard Catholic School (about 600 feet away); St. Bernard's Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breaux Bridge.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 23, 2025
2. Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
