St. Martinville in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

St. Martin Catholic Church

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

1. St. Martin Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest in the state. Established in 1765 by Rev. Jean Francois, Capuchin priest and missionary. It is just the same as when it was built having been repaired but not changed.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 30° 7.386′ N, 91° 49.734′ W. Marker is in St. Martinville, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. It is on South Main Street. The Church also is known as St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Martinville LA 70582, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Ange Marie Jan (a few steps from this marker); St. Martinville (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site Lie Buried Officers of The Attakapas Militia (within shouting distance of this marker); Evangeline Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Attakapa Indian (within shouting distance of this marker); Duchamp Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evangeline Oak (about 600 feet away); The Old Castillo Hotel (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Martinville.

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St. Martin Catholic Church-marker is located on the right side of the entrance door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

2. St. Martin Catholic Church-marker is located on the right side of the entrance door

St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church-sign on front lawn image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

3. St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church-sign on front lawn

Founded 1765 Mother Church of the Acadians

St. Martin Catholic Church-Inside the front of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

4. St. Martin Catholic Church-Inside the front of the church

St. Martin Catholic Church-close up of the altar in the front of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

5. St. Martin Catholic Church-close up of the altar in the front of the church

St. Martin Catholic Church-the back of the inside of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, September 18, 2008

6. St. Martin Catholic Church-the back of the inside of the church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 3, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.