Gheens in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Gheens Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024

1. Gheens Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Reverends J.C. Barr and W.H. Leith, Evangelists of Jefferson Presbytery, Synod of Texas, and 26 charter members established this church on January 29, 1915. The first meeting took place in the home of John R. and Charles W. Gheens with construction of the church beginning later that year. Before opening, the church was destroyed by the hurricane of September 29, 1915 and had to be rebuilt. The first services were held in French, the predominant language of the congregation, and also in English. The congregation also conducted a Sunday school.

Erected by Lafourche Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1915.

Location. 29° 41.332′ N, 90° 28.449′ W. Marker is in Gheens, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on Louisiana 654. Located at eastern terminus of LA-654. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2634 LA-654, Gheens LA 70355, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Vacherie-Gheens (approx. 1.3 miles away); Clotilda Plantation (approx. 4 miles away); Bouverans Plantation House (approx. 4½ miles away); Holy Savior Cemetery (approx.

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4.7 miles away); Lockport (approx. 4.8 miles away); First American Casualty Of WW II (approx. 6 miles away); Town of Bowie (approx. 8.7 miles away); Battle of des Allemands (approx. 9½ miles away).

More about this marker. Very kind member gave a nice tour of church and grounds.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024

2. Gheens Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024

3. Gheens Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024

4. Gheens Presbyterian Church Marker

Gheens Presbyterian Church interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024

5. Gheens Presbyterian Church interior

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.