First Mass in Natchitoches

First Mass in Natchitoches (HM22K3)

Location: Natchitoches, LA 71457 Natchitoches Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 45.667', W 93° 5.261'

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"The first recorded, formal Christian religious service conducted in Nathchitoches was a holy Mass celebrated in 1716 in the open air beneath a large wooden cross. The celebrant, a native of Valencia, Spain, was Venerable Antonio Margil de Jesus, O.F.M of the Zacatecan Missions."

"This plaque presented to Nathchitoches by the Spanish Government on the occasion of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of its founding, May 9, 1964."

(This plaque replaces the original which was lost in transit.)
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HM NumberHM22K3
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByThe Spanish Government
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Date Added Sunday, November 5th, 2017 at 7:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 491696 N 3513961
Decimal Degrees31.76111667, -93.08768333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 45.667', W 93° 5.261'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 45' 40.02" N, 93° 5' 15.66" W
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Area Code(s)318
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 145 Church St, Natchitoches LA 71457, US
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