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

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
Location9795 Louisiana Highway 418
Innis, Louisiana
Coordinates30°53′52″N 91°40′9″W
Built1848
ArchitectWills, J.A.
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.74000939[1]
Added to NRHPApril 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.


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