St. John's Episcopal Church on Jackson Street dates from 1844. It was the church of the Confederacy's “Fighting Bishop,” Leonidas Polk, founder of Lafourche Parish. Across the bayou is Rienzi, a plantation built in 1796 by order of the Queen of Spain; she intended to use it as a sanctuary in the event that Napoleon Bonaparte defeated Spain. Rienzi is not open to the public.
Visitor Centers
Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce 318 E. Bayou Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70301. Phone:(985)446-1187
Self-guiding Tours
A walking tour brochure detailing points of interest in the city is available from the chamber of commerce.