Abbeville in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bancker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 1, 2017
1. Bancker Marker
Bancker was once a thriving community consisting of four large plantations. This area was originally settled by Acadians, as well as families of Spanish, German and Danish descent. William Cade donated property along the Vermilion River for the first Roman Catholic church in this area in 1895. Our Lady of Prompt Succor was established in 1897. The oldest marked grave in the Bancker Cemetery is dated 1897.
Erected 1997 by St. John's Choir.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 53.082′ N, 92° 7.46′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Louisiana, in Vermilion Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Live Oak Road and State Road 690, on the right when traveling south on Live Oak Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbeville LA 70510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church (a few steps from this marker); Bancker Ferry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bancker Plantations (about 400 feet away); Henry / Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Est. 1885 St. Mary Congregational Church (approx. 6 miles
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More about this marker. The Bancker site has a Catholic Grotto, a nature walk, cemetery. Also a "you are here" map and a small self walking tour. Free open all year long.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 1, 2017
2. Bancker Marker
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3. Bancker site Grotto
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4. Bancker "You are here" map
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5. Bancker Grotto Marker
The grotto was built in 1935 by Father DeVos to honor Our Lady of Lourdes. After years of neglect, it was restored by Father Joe Stemman, Barbara and Teddy LeMaire.
Adopted in 1997 by Les Chretiens
Adopted in 1997 by Les Chretiens
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6. Bancker Marker
You are here map legend.
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7. Bancker "You are here" Gratitude stone marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 29, 2017.
