Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Home
c. 1843
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 14, 2018
1. Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Home Marker
Part of home built by Marksville's first mayor, Charles Brashear. Located originally at corner of Cappel and Monroe Sts. Later housed Bell's Tavern. In 1856, Adolph Lafargue opened a boys' school in building and published "The Villager" newspaper next door. Adolph Lafargue, Jr. moved the dwelling to its present location after the Civil War and made it his home.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.871′ N, 92° 3.933′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on North Monroe Street, 0.2 miles south of Tarleton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marksville LA 71351, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joffrion-Roy-Luke Home (a few steps from this marker); Bettevy-DeNux-Roy Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cushman Home Site (about 500 feet away); Marksville Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Old Church of the Nazarene (about 700 feet
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 14, 2018
2. Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2018.
