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

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Location:9795 Louisiana Highway 418
Innis, Louisiana
Coordinates:30.8978°N -91.6692°W
Built:1848
Architect:Wills, J.A.
Architecture:Gothic Revival
Added:April 24, 1974
Refnum:74000939

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.[1] It is also home to a cemetery with a monument to a Confederate Unknown Soldier, erected in 1901.[2] 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.[3] The Rev. John Miller now serves as Priest-in-Charge.


Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2022-02-17 . 2007-07-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070720151459/http://www.pctourism.org/VisitorsGuide/Intro%26HistorialPlaces.pdf . dead .
  2. http://www.mywaterfrontcabin.com/page/page/3524903.htm Area Attractions
  3. http://ststephens.edola.org/digital_faith Diocesan listing for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church