The church was constructed in 1856 .
The church was was devastated by the winds and flood waters of Hurricane Katrina on 29 August 2005 ; the copper - plated steeple was blown off the building .
The church was constructed in 1856 , but was devastated by the winds and flood waters of Hurricane Katrina on 29 August 2005 ; the copper - plated steeple was blown off the building .