Marksville in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016
1. St. Joseph Catholic Church Marker
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
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: 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 (about 400 feet away); Dr. Sylvan DeNux Home (about 500 feet away); Joe Printz Store (about 700 feet
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016
2. St. Joseph Catholic Church Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016
3. St. Joseph Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2016. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
