Moncla
Named for
1806-1883
Emigrant of Moncla, France, and husband of Arsene Bordelon. This settlement, on the south bank of the Red River, included a ferry, stagecoach stop, steamboat landing, warehouse, sawmill, cotton gin, general store, school and church. Moncla Post Office was established in 1896.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 11.945′ N, 92° 7.085′ W. Marker is in Moncla, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on Old Moncla Road near Chauffpied Elmer Road, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Senator Dayton C. McCann (approx. 3.4 miles away); Vick (approx. 3.4 miles away); Effie (approx. 3.4 miles away); Centerpoint (approx. 3.4 miles away); State Champions 1985 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Dupuis-Mims Home (approx. 5.1 miles away); Poste Des Avoyelles (approx. 5.1 miles away); Carlos De Grandpré Home Site (approx. 5.2 miles away).
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2019.
