Church Point in Acadia Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Le Parc Du Vieux Depot

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 20, 2005

1. Le Parc Du Vieux Depot Marker

Inscription. The Village of Church Point was linked to the outside world by rail on April 19, 1907 when the Opelousas, Gulf and Northeast Railroad reached this point. The arrival of the OG& NE railroad brought an influx of commerce and industry to the area, sparking a flurry of new construction, including a passenger depot and freight platform built on this site which was purchased for the railroad company with donations from local residents.

After serving the Church Point area for more than 70 years, the line was abandoned and the railroad property was purchased by the Town of Church Point.

Once again, citizens came forward with donations to help finance the construction of this park. A joint project of the Town and the Church Point Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dedicated October 4, 1992

Erected 1992 by Behavioral Medicine Unit of Acadia-St. Landry Hospital.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1907.

Location. 30° 24.323′ N, 92° 13.048′ W. Marker is in Church Point, Louisiana, in Acadia Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Street and South Main Street

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, on the right when traveling west on Railroad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Church Point LA 70525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Iry LeJeune (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Le Vieux Presbytère (about 700 feet away); Acadia Baptist Acadamy (approx. 6.4 miles away); Semmes Battery (approx. 7.2 miles away); Confederate Mass Grave (approx. 7½ miles away); Grand Coteau (approx. 9.8 miles away); Battle of Opelousas (approx. 9.9 miles away); Academy of the Sacred Heart (approx. 10.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Church Point.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 20, 2005

2. Le Parc Du Vieux Depot Marker

Le Parc Du Vieux Depot Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

October 20, 2005

3. Le Parc Du Vieux Depot Fountain and Marker

Le Parc Du Vieux Depot area and Marker image. Click for full size.

October 20, 2005

4. Le Parc Du Vieux Depot area and Marker

Le Parc Du Vieux Depot image. Click for full size.

October 20, 2005

5. Le Parc Du Vieux Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,089 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 29, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.