Effie in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Vick
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, circa November 25, 2017
1. Vick Marker
Vick, Louisiana was established around 1896. The postmaster was Joe Berlin, the son of the first settler of Vick, George Berlin. Joe would name the area "Vick" after his wife Victoria. Vick is well known for its rich farm land.
Erected by Ward One Community Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 13.59′ N, 92° 9.964′ W. Marker is in Effie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is at the intersection of State Highway 107 and Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on State Highway 107. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Effie LA 71331, 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 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Effie (here, next to this marker); Centerpoint (here, next to this marker); Senator Dayton C. McCann (a few steps from this marker); State Champions 1985 (within shouting distance of this marker); Moncla (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dupuis-Mims Home (approx. 8.4 miles away); Poste Des Avoyelles (approx. 8.4 miles away); Carlos De Grandprι Home Site (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Effie.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, circa November 25, 2017
2. Vick Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,181 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2017.
