Bunkie in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bunkie Post Office
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2025
1. Bunkie Post Office Marker
The Bunkie Post Office was established on January 26, 1883, originally located on Main Street, relocated here in 1937. First postmaster Thomas B. Kimbro was succeeded by Louis W. Anderson, then John D. Earnest, Levi West, Ewell West and employed three rural carriers. Curry Elliot and L. F. Marchive served during the mid 20th century.
Erected by Jefferson Highway Association, travelavoyelles.com, exploreLouisiana.com.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1883.
Location. 30° 57.222′ N, 92° 11.083′ W. Marker is in Bunkie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on Walnut Street near West Magnolia Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: Bailey Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Merchants and Planters Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Griffins Antiques (about 500 feet away); 1935 CLECO Originated in Bunkie, LA (about 500 feet away); The Jefferson Highway (about 500
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, August 30, 2025
2. Bunkie Post Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
