Getting ready for another exciting trip! Me and Kim-Loan Ngo are heading down to Pierre Part and the Pierre Part Branch Library to dig deep into this local legend. According to the stories, there was a flood in 1882 and a local Catholic church was left in ruins. When the water went down, there she stood - a small statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and she was not damaged. After repairs to the church, the statue was placed in the chapel.
In 1909 a new larger statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary arrived. The old smaller
statue was buried on the island and the new one placed on the island.
We are driving out there February 1st. If you live in the area and are familiar with the story, we would love to talk to you. Please email us at
monumentallouisiana@gmail.com .
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