Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Bishops' Prayer Garden
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2017
1. Bishops' Prayer Garden Marker
In 2012, the Diocese of Jackson celebrates the 175th anniversary of its founding by Pope Gregory XVI. The Bishop's Prayer Garden, located on the old catholic burial ground, is dedicated in this year to the seven deceased Bishops of Natchez who shepherded the State of Mississippi in the Roman Catholic faith.
Erected 2012.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 31° 33.516′ N, 91° 24.091′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on South Union Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 South Union Street, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Immaculate Conception Shrine c. 1846 (a few steps from this marker); Intersection of Main and South Union Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lambert-Taylor House (about 300 feet away); Intersection of Main and South Commerce streets (about 400 feet away); Site of Cokesbury Chapel
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More about this marker. Located in the Bishops Prayer Garden between the Cathedral and Rectory.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2017
2. Bishops' Prayer Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2018.
