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

Bunkie Wood Products

Jefferson Highway Historic Site

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2025

1. Bunkie Wood Products Marker

Inscription. The 20-year-old Louisiana Hoop Company relocated to Bunkie in 1930. It had a priority status to supply highly demanded barrels during WWII. In 1952 the business transitioned to manufacturing hardwood furniture. In 1962 LHC was the last remaining wooden hoop plant in the US when it ceased production. Four generations later the company continues as Bunkle Wood Products.

Erected by Jefferson Highway Association, Avoyelles Commission of Tourism (act).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list.

Location. 30° 56.72′ N, 92° 10.615′ W. Marker is in Bunkie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on Southwest Main Street (U.S. 71) 0.3 miles south of Orange Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1156 SW Main St, Bunkie LA 71322, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also

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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: Bunkie Coca-Cola Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); How Bunkie Got Its Name (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1935 CLECO Originated in Bunkie, LA (approx. 0.7 miles away); Griffins Antiques (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bunkie Post Office (approx. ¾ mile away); Bailey Hotel (approx. ¾ mile away); Merchants and Planters Bank (approx. ¾ mile away); The Jefferson Highway (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bunkie.

Also see . . . Facebook Page for Jefferson Highway Association. (Submitted on August 31, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2025

2. Bunkie Wood Products Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.