St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

ST. MARTINVILLE, UNITED STATES · FOUNDED AS ATTKAPAS CHURCH

A historic church on Main Street in St. Martinville, Louisiana, rooted in the early Attakapas community and listed on the National Register since 1972.

At a glance

St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church stands at 133 S. Main Street in St. Martinville, Louisiana. The building is a historic church whose origins reach back to a parish first known as the Attakapas Church.

History

The parish began under a different name. It was formerly called the Attakapas Church, reflecting its early community ties. The name St. Martin of Tours came later. The church building as it exists today was recognized for its historical value in 1972, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

What you see

The church stands at a central address in St. Martinville. Its long history is visible in its presence on South Main Street. The building carries the name of Saint Martin of Tours, the fourth-century bishop and patron saint of France.

Cultural significance

The church is a marker of the area’s Catholic heritage. Its original designation, the Attakapas Church, connects it to the people and place from which St. Martinville grew. Listing on the National Register affirms its place in local history.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: St. Martinville
Coordinates: 30.1228, -91.8281
National Register: Added 1972

Practical information & getting there

The church is located at 133 S. Main Street in St. Martinville, Louisiana. You can find it by heading to the center of town and looking for the historic building on South Main Street.

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St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church (St. Martinville, Louisiana)