Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Maxwell Bordelon Law Office
c. 1890
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
1. Maxwell Bordelon Law Office Marker
Small brick edifice with Victorian influence built by William Peterman, native of Pennsylvania and a railroad attorney. He married Belle Bordelorn and later moved his practice to Alexandria.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.661′ N, 92° 4.009′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is at the intersection of West Mark Street and North Monroe Street, on the left when traveling south on West Mark 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marc Elichι Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Laborde Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peerless Cleaners and Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort De Russy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Bowie Knife (about 300 feet away); Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin (about 300 feet away); Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave" (about 300 feet away); Founding Of Marksville (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
July 28, 2018
2. Maxwell Bordelon Law Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2018.
