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

J. Horace Ducote Law Office

c. 1900

September 2, 2016

1. J. Horace Ducote Law Office Marker

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Ducote, a local attorney and former Mayor, practiced law from this Victorian brick and frame building at the turn of the century.

Erected 2009 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° 7.639′ N, 92° 3.91′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on East Odgen Street near South Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 East Odgen Street, 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. Auguste Voinche Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Of Marksville (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave" (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayer Hotel Site (within

J. Horace Ducote Law Office building and Marker image. Click for full size.

September 2, 2016

2. J. Horace Ducote Law Office building and Marker

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shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Bowie Knife (within shouting distance of this marker); Laborde Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Regarding J. Horace Ducote Law Office. "It has also been a barber shop and the Woodmen of the World office..."
Pg. 7, Area 5, entry A, "Historical Markers of Marksville, Louisiana"
Published 2009, by City of Marksville.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2017.