Mansura, Louisiana.
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Site of first Catholic school in Avoyelles Parish - 1855. Founded by Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France, under Mother Mary Hyacinth Le Conniat of request of Bishop Martin. Battle of Mansura, May 16, 1864, began on Convent grounds.
(Churches & Religion • War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Site of first Catholic school in Avoyelles Parish - 1855. Founded by Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France, under Mother Mary Hyacinth Le Conniat of request of Bishop Martin. Battle of Mansura, May 16, 1864, began on Convent grounds.(Churches & Religion • War, US Civil) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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