Learn how a group of people came together over seventy years ago to build the second black church in Houston, Texas and the only one built by a Creole neighborhood from reading the non-fiction short story, The Community of Frenchtown Builds A Church, by Denise Labrie.
This church built by the Creoles of Frenchtown has served the community through out the years on both a spiritual and social level.
The original members and their descendant's sacrifice and commitment continue to be a source of inspiration to the dreams and visions that live inside each one of us.
Please sign the guest book to share your own fond memories of French Town or your thoughts about the non-fiction short story, The Community of Frenchtown Builds A Church, posted above. You may also send an e-mail to me if you prefer.
The Community of Frenchtown Builds A Church
By Denise Calegon Labrie now available in the book
Copyright 2000-2010, Denise Labrie. All Rights Reserved.
Inez Prejean Calegon and her sister, Olivia Prejean Adams (pictured on the first row number 7 and 8 from the right) were members of the first class to celebrate their First Communion in the new church (May 24, 1931).
Photos by Denise Labrie of two (2) historical markers located in Frenchtown: one at Hwy 59N and Liberty Rd and another marker located at Hwy 59N and Collingsworth. The markers were installed on Feb. 14, 2008 and dedicated on Feb. 21, 2009.
