Jules Coco Building
1899-1918
Left section of this building was built in 1899 and the right section was added in 1918 by Jules Coco, a local merchant. This building has housed general merchandize (sic) stores, a Ford dealership, photo studio, hat shop, record shop, woodwork shop and furniture store. Currently houses the newspaper offices of "The Avoyelles Journal" and "Weekly News", founded in 1843 and the oldest weekly in the state. Ricard building was originally on this site.
Second Plaque
Northrup Trail
Marksville Post Office Site.
Erected by City Of Marksville.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Louisiana, Marksville Historical Markers Driving Tour series list.
Location. 31° 7.583′ N, 92° 4.036′ W. Marker is in Marksville, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish. Marker is on North Main Street near West Bon Temps Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Main Street, 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. Site of General Store (a few steps from this marker); Joe Printz Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Coco-Piazza Home
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018.