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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana)

Coordinates: 30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°W / 30.89778; -91.66917
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana) is located in Louisiana
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana) is located in the United States
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Innis, Louisiana)
Location9795 Louisiana Highway 418
Innis, Louisiana
Coordinates30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°W / 30.89778; -91.66917
Built1848
ArchitectWills, J.A.
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.74000939[1]
Added to NRHPApril 24, 1974

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Innis, Louisiana, United States. The church was built in 1848 and was consecrated by Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is the oldest brick edifice in Pointe Coupee Parish. Past communicants include Major General John Archer Lejeune and Dr. Tichenor.[2] It is also home to a cemetery with a monument to a Confederate Unknown Soldier, erected in 1901.[3] This church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1974 with the help of Father Lyle Franklin Parratt who was the priest there at the time.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is an active parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.[4] The Rev. John Miller now serves as Priest-in-Charge.


References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-20. Retrieved 2022-02-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Area Attractions
  4. ^ Diocesan listing for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church