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Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

Marc Eliche

1809

 
 
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September 2, 2016
1. Marc Eliche Marker
Inscription. Traveling through the prairie that is now Avoyelles, had a breakdown on his wagon. He stayed, the trading post he established became the city of MARKSVILLE
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
 
Location. 31° 6.849′ N, 92° 3.904′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1) 0.1 miles north of Medic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 745 Tunica Dr E, 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. The Marksville Site (here, next to this marker); Tunica-Biloxi Indian Reservation (approx. ¼ mile away); Presentation Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bordelon-Decuir-Robinson Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Holy Ghost Catholic Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Presentation Convent Chapel (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Holy Ghost Catholic Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Watts-Dupuy-Scallan Home (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
 
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Marc Eliche Marker image. Click for full size.
September 2, 2016
2. Marc Eliche Marker
Located under the wagon wheel
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2016. This page has been viewed 576 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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