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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A0X_st-john-the-baptist-catholic-church-eglise-catholique-st-jean-baptiste_Brusly-LA.html
English SideThis community of faith was incorporated March 19. 1835
by an act of the Louisiana State Legislature as
"L'eglise de St. Jean Baptiste D'Ouest Baton Rouge."
At this time, parishioners congregated at the home of Jean
Baptiste Hebert…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29ZW_union-baptist-church_Brusly-LA.html
Oral tradition recounts a visit by an African American gospel
preacher in 1804. He preached the Baptist Christian Doctrine
for the first time in West Baton Rouge near the foot of the
levee where present day Gwin St. would have met the river.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29ZL_israelite-missionary-baptist-church_Brusly-LA.html
This institution of worship can trace its roots to the 1890s,
but it was formally chartered in 1905. The congregation was
established as Israelite Baptist Church of Brusly Landing.
The original church was a rectangular gable ended wooden
s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2426_gulf-intracoastal-waterway_Brusly-LA.html
The Port Allen Lock connects the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico to the Port of Greater Baton Rouge and other points north along the Mississippi River, shortening the distance for boat traffic about 120 miles.The Intracoastal Wat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23VM_new-brusly-town-hall-memorial_Brusly-LA.html
This plaque was displayed at entrance to the Brusly Town Hall built in 1969. Located at 150 East St. Francis Street, it was approximately 100 feet behind the present police station. It was the first structure erected specifically for town administ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22RW_open-sugar-kettles_Brusly-LA.html
Open sugar kettles, originally used to produce granulated sugar, were phased out beginning about 1830. This kettle purchased from Cinclare Plantation in the 1960s by Vernon and Joyce Peavy Caffarel, was last used to water livestock.Donated by Vern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22RS_herbert-osborn-dickerson_Brusly-LA.html
Herbert O. Dickerson, son of Osborne and Mary Dickerson, was born at their home on Paul Lane near Brusly, Louisiana, and raised in that area throughout his life except for his time of military service. After being drafted into the service during W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QCH_original-brusly-high-school_Brusly-LA.html
First West Baton Rouge Parish public high school. Built in 1911 for grades 1-11 to serve students in area from Beaulieu to Chenango Plantations. WPA program completed the gym & adjacent building in 1938. Original school constructed under the admin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MO3_antioch-missionary-baptist-church_Brusly-LA.html
Established 1865
Oldest African-American Baptist Church in West Baton Rouge Parish. Luke Billups, Sr. a native of Virginia, built the church and served as first pastor. The community "Lukeville" grew from property he purchased in 1867. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MO1_historic-lukeville-school_Brusly-LA.html
Established by Luke Billups in 1887 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lukeville School has provided elementary education since its founding. In addition to serving the Lukeville community, it also served black students from nearby areas. Build…