This memorial was erected Sept 8,1971 to mark the site of the Sanctury of the original church of st. Joseph and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first Baptism recorded in the Parish Sept. 8, 1721. St Joseph's church and cemetery were located in the middle of the first village of Prairie Du Rocher . Here lie buried the remains of Michigamea Indians, early French Adventores, Black slaves, victims of Wars, Massacres,Floods and plagies,Veterans of all wars of the Unied States and Pastors and Parishoners of St. Joseph's Church of three centuries may they rest in peace with God.