Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site
1902
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
1. St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site Marker
Congregation established in 1881 as a mission from St. James Church in Alexandria. Rev. W.S. Slack was pastor of the church on this site in 1902.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.646′ N, 92° 4.125′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on West Bon Temps Street 0.2 miles north of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 232 West Bon Temps Street, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Corrine Saucier Birth Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrot-Smith Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham-Guillory-Luke Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Hospital Site (about 300 feet away); Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House (about 400 feet away); Roy-Cappel Home (about 400 feet away); Coco-Piazza Home (about 500 feet away); Peerless Cleaners and Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
2. St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2018.
