Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Leonidas Polk
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
1. Leonidas Polk Marker
in Raleigh
North Carolina
Died June 14, 1864
at Pine Mountain
Georgia
First Bishop of
Louisiana
1841——1864
Organized Saint
John's Church
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1984.
Location. 29° 47.635′ N, 90° 49.369′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street and West 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Jackson Street. Located on the grass just south of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jackson Street, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Leonidas Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Historic Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); James Mcallister (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Springer (within shouting distance of this marker); John Carlton Beatty (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Leonidas Polk. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. The “Fighting Bishop” of Louisiana. Abbeville Institute Press website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Public domain (Wikipedia), 1862?
2. Leonidas Polk (April 10, 1806 – June 14, 1864)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
3. Leonidas Polk Marker
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
4. St. John's Church organized by Polk.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
5. Leonidas Polk Marker on right of photo.
Public Domain
6. Leonidas Polk
Mathew Brady - The Library of Congress/American Memory (Digital ID: cwpb 06715)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on September 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
