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

Mayer Hotel Site

c. 1880-1930

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016

1. Mayer Hotel Site Marker

Inscription. A two and one half story Eastlake Victorian structure with twin turrets stood on this site. Built by Alfred Mayer. Served for many years as the city's main hotel and renowned throughout state for its French cuisine.

Erected by City of Marksville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.

Location. 31° 7.68′ N, 92° 3.919′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. It is on North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) north of East Ogden Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 N Main 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: Eddie Knoll (within shouting distance of this marker); Bailey Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding Of Marksville (within shouting distance of this marker); Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave" (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Horace Ducote Law Office (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Laborde Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Hotel Site (about 300 feet away); The First Bowie Knife (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marksville.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 2, 2016

2. Mayer Hotel Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2016. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.