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

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Location 9795 Louisiana Highway 418
Innis, Louisiana
Coordinates 30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°W / 30.89778; -91.66917Coordinates: 30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W / 30.89778°N 91.66917°W / 30.89778; -91.66917
Built 1848
Architect Wills, J.A.
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP reference # 74000939[1]
Added to NRHP April 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.

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

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ http://www.pctourism.org/VisitorsGuide/Intro&HistorialPlaces.pdf
  3. ↑ Area Attractions
  4. ↑ Diocesan listing for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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