Historical Markers

The Lafourche Heritage Society periodically erects and dedicates roadside markers denoting historically significant locations throughout Lafourche Parish. These markers are intended to promote and highlight places and events important to the cultural heritage of our region. Some historical markers are co-sponsored by generous grants from community organizations.
To suggest a location for a historical marker, email the location and description of its historical significance to Clifton Theriot at clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu. Nominations can also include photographs of the location.

Dedication of the
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
historical marker was held on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Covered Marker
Covered Marker with Church
Ceremony was held at 5 pm after the 4 pm Mass
Fr. Josekutty “Joe” Varghese blesses the marker
Norris Morvant, age 100, the oldest parishioner of St. John Church unveiled the marker
LHS Board Member & St. John parishioner, Marlene Breaux Toups made a brief presentation of the history
Mr. Carroll Dantin, parishioner & sponsor, Mr. Norris Morvant & Fr. Joe Varghese
LHS board members: Dianne Frost, Elizabeth Plaisance, Martha Hodnett, Marlene Toups; Carroll and Ruth Dantin (St. John parishioners, financial contributors to the marker); LHS board members Dee Dee Gaubert, Jay Schexnaydre, Jared Wells, Clifton Theriot; Father Joe (pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church), Norris Morvant (100-year-old parishioner of St. John); LHS board member Mary Duet.

TEXT of HISTORICAL MARKER reads:

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
In 1876, Père Menard constructed a small building on donated land called “École St. Jean” (St. John School), which served as a school administered by the Sisters of Mt. Carmel and as a chapel for Mass. On June 14, 1919, the church parish was formally established. In 1922, the congregation built a bridge to accommodate parishioners on the east side of the bayou. In 1930, the present church was constructed featuring a vaulted, stained-wood ceiling. In 1940, the school was closed. In 1955, the church was enlarged to accommodate a growing congregation by splitting the building in the middle, moving the sanctuary, and adding a new section to allow for more seating.

Dedication of the Thibodaux College plaque on May 2, 2019, sponsored by the Boys of TC and Lafourche Heritage Society that also honors the Brothers of Sacred Heart who loved them and taught them treasured values.

Historical Markers Erected by the Lafourche Heritage Society

● ST JOHN the EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2085 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux/St. John Community

● THIBODAUX COLLEGE, Corner Menard St. and Menard Place, Thibodaux (sponsored by TC alumni)

● GHEENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2634 Hwy 654, Gheens

● ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH, 1985 Hwy 308, Thibodaux/St. Charles Community

  • ROSELLA PLANTATION HOUSE, Hwy. 308, north of Raceland
  • ST. JOSEPH CO-CATHEDRAL, Canal Blvd., Thibodaux (Lorio grant)
  • CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, East 7th St., Thibodaux (Lorio grant)
  • RIENZI PLANTATION HOUSE, Hwy. 308, Thibodaux (Lorio grant)
  • RIDGEFIELD PLANTATION HOUSE, Len Ct., Thibodaux (Lorio grant)
  • LAFOURCHE PARISH COURT HOUSE, Green St., Thibodaux (Lorio grant)

● OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY CHURCH, Hwy. 308, Larose

  • VACHERIE-GHEENS, Hwy. 654, Vacherie-Gheens (Gheens Grant)
  • ST. MARY’S CEMETERY, Hwy. 1, Raceland (Gheens Grant)
  • COTE BLANCHE, Hwy. 1 at Sacred Heart Church (Gheens Grant)*
  • C.M. WASHINGTON SCHOOL site, South Thibodaux Elem. School (Lorio Grant)
  • HOLY SAVIOR CEMETERY, Hwy. 1, Lockport
  • GOLDEN MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL, Hwy. 1, Golden Meadow
  • ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY, Hwy. 1, Thibodaux (Lorio Grant)
  • MOSES, ALLEN CHAPEL, and CALVARY CEMETERY, McCulla St./12th St., Thibodaux (Lorio Grant)
  • ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH, Lagarde St., Thibodaux (Lorio Grant)

● CHENIERE CAMINADA CEMETERY, Hwy. 1 north of the Grand Isle Bridge

● CUROLE HOUSE, Hwy. 1, Cut Off

● CLOTILDA PLANTATION, Hwy. 308 north of Lockport

  • LAFOURCHE PARISH COURT HOUSE BELL, Green St., Thibodaux
  • JUNCTURE OF BAYOU LAFOURCHE & BAYOU TERREBONNE, Hwy. 1, Thibodaux at Acadian Wetlands Center

● BOUVERANS PLANTATION HOUSE, Hwy. 1 south of Lockport

● BAYOU HERON CEMETERY, Hwy. 20, Chackbay

● LEEVILLE/ORANGE CITY, Boudreaux Motel, Leeville on Hwy 1

● LOCKPORT, Lockport Bayouside Park across from the Locks

● BATTLE OF LAFOURCHE CROSSING, Hwy. 308 north of railroad crossing

  • BOWIE, Hwy. 308, Raceland
  • ACADIA PLANTATION, Hwy. 1 south of Thibodaux

● LAUREL VALLEY PLANTATION, Hwy. 308 south of Thibodaux