Joffrion-Roy-Luke Home
1908
Classic Greek Revival home with heavy Colonial influence built by attorney, J.W."Buddy" Joffrion. Features a tile roof and spacious gardens. Designed by Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans.
Lower plaque:
Joffrion House
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the Department of the Interior
circa 1908
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° 7.864′ N, 92° 3.925′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on North Monroe Street south of Tarleton Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Home (a few steps from this marker); Bettevy-DeNux-Roy Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cushman Home Site (about 600 feet away); Marksville Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Old Church of the Nazarene (about 700 feet away); Marksville Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Belle Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eddie Knoll (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2018.
