Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Lafourche Parish Court House
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
1. Lafourche Parish Court House Marker
Inscription.
Lafourche Parish Court House. . The square of land upon which this antebellum structure stands was donated by Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, founder of the town. The present building, erected in circa 1860, replaced two earlier ones built in 1818 and 1846. At one time the front entrance faced Bayou Lafourche. It featured an imposing portico with fluted Doric columns. A matching portico on the Green Street side and several wings were added over the years. One of the wings replaced the original entrance. Some of the building's ornamentation reflects a number of architectural styles including classical, Beaux Art and Neo-Baroque. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The square of land upon which this antebellum structure stands was donated by Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, founder of the town. The present building, erected in circa 1860, replaced two earlier ones built in 1818 and 1846. At one time the front entrance faced Bayou Lafourche. It featured an imposing portico with fluted Doric columns. A matching portico on the Green Street side and several wings were added over the years. One of the wings replaced the original entrance. Some of the building's ornamentation reflects a number of architectural styles including classical, Beaux Art and Neo-Baroque. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by the Lorio Foundation and the Lafourche Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 29° 47.857′ N, 90° 49.196′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Green Street and West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Green Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Green Street, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Old Courthouse. (Submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
2. Lafourche Parish Courthouse
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
3. Courthouse on National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
4. View of marker looking south on Green Street (One-Way Street)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
5. 1880's Court Bell.
Officials, citizens and Lafourche Historical Society restored this 1880's bell, rung in court, in 1993.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.