Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Peerless Cleaners and Hotel

c.1910

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018

1. Peerless Cleaners and Hotel Marker

Inscription.
Full two story frame structure housing a business and hotel. Property originally owned by Madame Marc Eliché. Purchased in the 1940's by Jules Moreau for a "pressing shop". Also housed a tractor dealership at one time.

Erected by City Of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.

Location. 31° 7.622′ N, 92° 4.028′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on West Capell Street west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 West Capell 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

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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: Confederate Hospital Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Coco-Piazza Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Jules Coco Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Maxwell Bordelon Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham-Guillory-Luke Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House (about 300 feet away); Fort De Russy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018

2. Peerless Cleaners and Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2018.