New Iberia in Iberia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

1. The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany Marker

Inscription. Built in 1858 on land donated by Harvey Hopkins. Consecrated May 16, 1858 by the Rt. Rev. Leonidas Polk, first Episcopal Bishop of Louisiana. This Gothic Revival structure is the oldest non-residential building in New Iberia. During the War Between the States the church was used as a guard house and hospital by Union troops. Behind the altar is a Tiffany stained-glass window installed in 1884.

This church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1860.

Location. 30° 0.526′ N, 91° 49.267′ W. Marker is in New Iberia, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 182) and Jefferson Street (Route 3156), on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 W Main St, New Iberia LA 70560, 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: A Walk of Faith (a few steps from this marker); Bayou Teche Patriots (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Erath Building (about 500 feet away); Hotel Frederic / Hôtel Frédéric / Hotel Frederic (about 600

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feet away); Iberia Parish Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bouligny (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edwin Sidney Broussard (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Iberia.

The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany Church & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 1, 2010

2. The Episcopal Church Of The Epiphany Church & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2015. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.