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

Auguste Voinche Store

c. 1843

September 2, 2016

1. Auguste Voinche Store Marker

Inscription. Oldest commercial building site remaining in city. Built by Voinche, native of Paris, France. Later Victorian upper structure on only underground basement in city. Basement used to hide cotton from Union troops during Civil War.

Erected by City of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 31° 7.622′ N, 92° 3.907′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on South Washington Street near East Odgen Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. J. Horace Ducote Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis P. Roy, Sr. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Of Marksville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin (about 300 feet away); Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave"

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(about 300 feet away); The First Bowie Knife (about 300 feet away); Fort De Russy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Auguste Voinche Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

September 2, 2016

2. Auguste Voinche Store and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2016. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.