Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Marc Elich้ Home Site
Erected 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° 7.685′ N, 92° 3.994′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is at the intersection of North Monroe Street and West Odgen Street, on the right when traveling south on North Monroe Street. 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. 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 walking distance of this marker: Maxwell Bordelon Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Laborde Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founding Of Marksville (about 300 feet away); The First Bowie Knife (about 300 feet away); Fort De Russy (about 300 feet away); Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin (about 400 feet away); Mayer Hotel Site (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2018.

