Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
Photographed by Shane Cormier, October 25, 2011
1. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Marker
First church in Lafayette Parish was "l'Eglise St. Jean du Vermilion." Built on a gift of this site by Jean Mouton, 1821. In 1824 he donated land for a court house and founded Vermilionville (Lafayette).
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French:
La Cathedrale St-Jean
La premiθre ιglise de la paroisse de Lafayette fut "l'Eglise St-Jean du Vermilion". Elle fut ιlevιe en 1821 sur ce site offert par Jean Mouton. En 1824, il fit don d'un terrain pour un tribunal et fonda Vermilionville (Lafayette).
Erected 1975 by The Department of Commerce and Industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 30° 13.392′ N, 92° 1.376′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. It is on St. John Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafayette LA 70501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John Cathedral Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral-Carmel School (within shouting distance of this marker); General Alfred Mouton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette Museum / Le Musee de Lafayette (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gordon Square (approx. Ό mile away); Jean Jacques Alfred Mouton Monument (approx. Ό mile away); 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Photographed by Shane Cormier, October 25, 2011
2. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Marker
Photographed by Shane Cormier, October 25, 2011
3. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Marker
Photographed by Shane Cormier, October 25, 2011
4. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Marker
June 11, 2014
5. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
June 11, 2014
6. The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2011, by Shane Cormier of Lafayette, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2011, by Shane Cormier of Lafayette, Louisiana. 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2015. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
