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

Gremillion-Degrusha Home

c. 1915

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016

1. Gremillion-Degrusha Home Marker

Inscription. Arts and Crafts style home built by Judge Phidias Gremillion. Is unique because it features a gabled roof. The wainscoted dining room is highlighted by a plate rail.

Erected 2009 by City of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.

Location. 31° 7.576′ N, 92° 4.233′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on Waddil Street east of South Lee Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 West Waddil Street, Marksville LA 71351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory

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of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roy-Cappel Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hypolite Bordelon House (about 700 feet away); St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site (about 700 feet away); Corrine Saucier Birth Site (about 800 feet away); Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Graham-Guillory-Luke Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bordelon-Laborde Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Garrot-Smith Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Regarding Gremillion-Degrusha Home. "...there is restrained use of stained glass in the house. The home was restored by Mr, and Mrs. Irbin Degrusha."
Pg. 3, Area 2 entry C, "Historical Markers of Marksville, Louisiana"
Published 2009, by City of Marksville.

Gremillion-Degrusha Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016

2. Gremillion-Degrusha Home and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2017.