Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Presentation Academy
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
1. Presentation Academy Marker
Founded by the Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France in 1854 at Hydropolis (Cocoville), and relocated to this site after the Civil War. First Catholic girls' school in Avoyelles Parish. Later became co-educational.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.496′ N, 92° 4.033′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on South Washington Street north of East Wadill Street, on the right when traveling north. 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, it 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: Dr. Sylvan DeNux Home (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joe Printz Store (about 400 feet away); Gardiner-Laborde Home (about 500 feet away); Presentation Convent Chapel (about 500 feet away); Jules Coco Building (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018
2. Presentation Academy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 25, 2018.
