Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Molenar Photography Studio Site
c. 1890-1900
H. Molenar and J.A. Dalsuet photographed much of early Marksville and its early inhabitants. Most of the photographs that have survived were made by Molenar who had a studio on this site.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.697′ N, 92° 3.852′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on North Washington Street north of Edith Avenue, 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: Frank Hotel Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Eddie Knoll (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mayer Hotel Site (about 400 feet away); Belle Oak (about 400 feet away); J. Horace Ducote Law Office (about 500 feet away); Bailey Theater (about 500 feet away); Auguste Voinche Store (about 500 feet away); Founding Of Marksville (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2018.

