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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

First church in Lafayette Parish was l’Eglise St. Jean du Vermilion. Built on a gift of this site by Jean Mouton, 1821. In 1824 he donated land for a court house and founded Vermilionville (Lafayette).

Located in Lafayette, District 3, Hwy 90, Lafayette Parish. 105




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