Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Allen Chapel AME Church

March 5, 2010

1. Allen Chapel AME Church Marker

Inscription. This first Negro church in Thibodaux was established in 1865 on Coulon Plantation and lated located on Green St. In 1942 the church building was moved to the present site. The first pastor was Rev. F. James. The church was responsible for the education of many Negro children. Present leaders are P. Elder D.J. Campbell, Rt. Rev. R.A. Chappelle, Sr., Rev. S. Berry.

Erected 1999 by Lorio Foundation & Lafourche Heritage Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 29° 47.342′ N, 90° 49.118′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. It is at the intersection of Lagarde Street and East 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lagarde Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 Lagarde Street, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in 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: Moses, Allen Chapel, Calvary Cemeteries (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Joseph Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Calvary United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Joseph Co-Cathedral

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Leonidas Polk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Felix Grundy Winder (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marcus Pennington Zills (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thibodaux.

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March 5, 2010

2. Allen Chapel AME Church

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