Ville Platte in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Ville Platte
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
1. Ville Platte Marker
Erected 1980 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 30° 41.384′ N, 92° 16.653′ W. Marker is in Ville Platte, Louisiana, in Evangeline Parish. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 167) and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ville Platte LA 70586, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. National Register of Historic Places (here, next to this marker); City of Ville Platte City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred's Lounge (approx. 9.4 miles away); Calvary Baptist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away); Plaisance School (approx. 9.9 miles away); White's Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 10.9 miles away); Black Academy At Mt. Olive Baptist Church (approx. 15.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ville Platte.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 17, 2005
2. Ville Platte Marker
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