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

Site of General Store

July 28, 2018

1. Site of General Store Marker

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Site of general store and post office where Sam Bass mailed Solomon Northup's letter to obtain his freedom from being kidnapped into slavery. Northup was a free man of color living in Saratoga, New York and was hired to play violin in Washington, D.C. There he was drugged and sold as a slave. Northup spent 12 years in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes before he was freed, at the courthouse in Marksville, to return to his family.

Erected by City Of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.

Location. 31° 7.589′ N, 92° 4.028′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on North Main Street north of West Bon Temps Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Main Street, Marksville LA 71351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Jules Coco Building (a few steps from this marker); Joe Printz Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Coco-Piazza Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Peerless Cleaners and Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Hospital Site (about 300 feet away); Graham-Guillory-Luke Home (about 300 feet away); Marksville Masonic Lodge Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

July 28, 2018

2. Site of General Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2018.