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

Old Church of the Nazarene

c. 1932

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018

1. Old Church of the Nazarene Marker

Inscription.
The Marksville Church of the Nazarene was organized on October 26, 1926 in the home of Mrs. L.J. Coco. Rev. L.L. Latham was the first minister. This "New England” style building has outstanding twelve over twelve windows. Congregation moved to a new church building on June 26, 1983.

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° 7.799′ N, 92° 3.824′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on North Main Street south of Joffrion Avenue, 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,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: Belle Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marksville Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Marksville Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Molenar Photography Studio Site (about 600 feet away); Joffrion-Roy-Luke Home (about 700 feet away); Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Home (about 700 feet away); Eddie Knoll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frank Hotel Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 28, 2018

2. Old Church of the Nazarene Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2018.