Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Roy-Cappel Home
c. 1911
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
1. Roy-Cappel Home Marker
Built by L. P. Roy, Sr., prominent bank president, State Representative and local entrepreneur. Designed by Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans in the Arts and Crafts style. Features a tile roof and much use of beveled glass throughout. "Sister" home to the Coco-Piazza home.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.582′ N, 92° 4.116′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on South Monroe Street south of West Bon Temps Street, on the right 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham-Guillory-Luke Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Corrine Saucier Birth Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coco-Piazza Home (about 300 feet away); Confederate Hospital Site (about 400 feet away); St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site (about 400 feet away); Joe Printz Store (about 400 feet away); Jules Coco Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
2. Roy-Cappel Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2018.
