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

St. Joseph Catholic Church

September 2, 2016

1. St. Joseph Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Founded by Rev. Fr. Jules Janeau in 1869 with worship in a Gothic frame Church. Replaced in 1926 by Msgr. Henry Van de Putten with this Romanesque structure designed by W. T. Nolan.

Erected by City Of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 31° 7.448′ N, 92° 4.063′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on South Washington Street near East Waddil Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 S Washington St, Marksville LA 71351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gardiner-Laborde Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Watts-Dupuy-Scallan Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Presentation Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presentation Convent Chapel

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(about 400 feet away); Dr. Sylvan DeNux Home (about 500 feet away); Joe Printz Store (about 700 feet away); Jules Coco Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roy-Cappel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

September 2, 2016

2. St. Joseph Catholic Church Marker

St. Joseph Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

September 2, 2016

3. St. Joseph Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2016. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.