The parish was established for the Creole people of the Cane River area in 1829. It was built by free people of color with their own monies. It was built for their use also invited anyone to worship with them.

The church is listed on the National Register of Hisotric places

For more information see http://www.diocesealex.org/churches/st-augustine-isle-brevelle-natchez
and https://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/places/14000679.htm