While in St. Francisville, La, we stopped by to see the National Registry of Historic Places building:
Grace Episcopal Church, founded in 1827.
During the Civil War the church was damaged by union fire in 1863. The current church building was repaired/rebuilt in 1893. At least that is what Wikipedia says.
Grace Episcopal Church, founded in 1827.
During the Civil War the church was damaged by union fire in 1863. The current church building was repaired/rebuilt in 1893. At least that is what Wikipedia says.
Gorgeous Gothic architecture...
....and lovely antique grave markers.
The church is still active and we thought about attending service on Wednesday night to get a chance to see the interior (the organ dates to 1860!), but it didn't fit into our sight seeing tight schedule we were on. Maybe if there is a next time!
Grace Episcopal Church
11621 Ferdinand St.
St. Francisville, La 70775
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That church is beautiful and has quite a history! We appreciate the beauty of old churches as well. We were at the annual Greek Festival yesterday and we always wander inside the church to admire the artwork. (Rob)
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