Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Belle Oak
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.755′ N, 92° 3.826′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on North Washington Street north of Laurel Lane, 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: Old Church of the Nazarene (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Molenar Photography Studio Site (about 400 feet away); Marksville Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Marksville Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Frank Hotel Site (about 600 feet away); Eddie Knoll (about 600 feet away); Mayer Hotel Site (about 700 feet away); Bailey Theater (approx. 0.2 miles 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 723 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2018.

