Reverends J.C. Barr and W.H. Leith, Evangelists of
Jefferson Presbytery, Synod of Texas, and 26
charter members established this church on
January 29, 1915. The first meeting took place
in the home of John R. and Charles W. Gheens
with . . . — — Map (db m249924) HM
Claude Joseph Dubreuil, Jr. purchased what is today known as Vacherie-Gheens from the Oucha and Chaouacha Indians in the 1740's for 12 head of cattle. He named it La Vacherie, meaning cattle ranch. His plan was to furnish New Orleans markets with . . . — — Map (db m86017) HM
