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Pierre Part in Assumption Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

Virgin Island

 
 
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September 23, 2005
1. Virgin Island Marker
Inscription. Commemorates The Blessed Virgin who the people of Pierre Part believe intervened to save lives in natural disasters from 1882-1976. Restored by the citizens during the Bicentennial Year 1976.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
 
Location. 29° 57.791′ N, 91° 12.695′ W. Marker is in Pierre Part, Louisiana, in Assumption Parish. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 70 and South Bay Road (State Highway 1015), on the right when traveling south on State Highway 70. In parking lot of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3304 LA-70, Pierre Part LA 70339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pierre Part Bay (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Virgin Island (about 800 feet away); Pierre Part Veterans Park Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Grand Bayou (approx. 6 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 11.2 miles away); Great War Memorial (approx. 11.3 miles away); Assumption Parish WWII Memorial (approx. 11.3 miles away); Napoleonville (approx. 11.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierre Part.
 
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 20, 2020
2. Virgin Island Marker
St. Joseph the Worker Church image. Click for full size.
September 23, 2005
3. St. Joseph the Worker Church
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2015. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on July 19, 2015.   2. submitted on March 28, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.   3. submitted on July 19, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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