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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
N of Innis off LA 418, Williamsport,
LA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 53' 52.975176",
-91° 40' 9.317352"
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Listed in the National Register of Historic Places |
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Began as St. James Mission in 1848. Reorganized as a parish in 1855 named after the first martyr at the suggestion of Bishop Leonidas Polk, the Fighting Bishop of the Confederacy. The Church and Cemetery were consecrated by Bishop Polk in 1859. The Church was constructed using hand-made bricks. The stained glass windows were made in England. The Confederate Monument in the Cemetery was erected and dedicated in 1904. Restoration of the Church was completed in 1978. A Massive restoration of the Cemetery was completed 1991.
Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00 |
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Historical Marker Location Map, Williamsport, Louisiana
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