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Craps Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.)

 Organization

Biography

Craps Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.) traces its history to a congregation formed in 1847 known as the Second German Methodist Episcopal Church (New Orleans, La.). In 1870, the congregation constructed a new, brick building at 2527 Burgundy Street (originally named Craps Street). In 1899, the church’s name was changed to Burgundy Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.).

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Craps Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.) records

 Collection
Identifier: LACUMC-Craps Street MECS
Scope and Contents This collection consists of a quarterly conference record book for Craps Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans, La.). Administrative reports mention the church conducting religious services in German and English; older members favored German, younger members preferred English. The records dated 1892 also include information about Soraparu Street Methodist Episcopal Church South (New Orleans). The records dated 1894 also include information about Gretna Methodist Episcopal...
Dates: 1891 - 1894