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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

 
Clickable Map of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Avoyelles Parish, LA (99) Catahoula Parish, LA (14) Concordia Parish, LA (28) Evangeline Parish, LA (6) LaSalle Parish, LA (2) Pointe Coupee Parish, LA (30) Rapides Parish, LA (182) St. Landry Parish, LA (73) West Feliciana Parish, LA (25)  AvoyellesParish(99) Avoyelles Parish (99)  CatahoulaParish(14) Catahoula Parish (14)  ConcordiaParish(28) Concordia Parish (28)  EvangelineParish(6) Evangeline Parish (6)  LaSalleParish(2) La Salle Parish (2)  PointeCoupeeParish(30) Pointe Coupee Parish (30)  RapidesParish(182) Rapides Parish (182)  St.LandryParish(73) St. Landry Parish (73)  WestFelicianaParish(25) West Feliciana Parish (25)
Marksville is the parish seat for Avoyelles Parish
Adjacent to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
      Catahoula Parish (14)  
      Concordia Parish (28)  
      Evangeline Parish (6)  
      La Salle Parish (2)  
      Pointe Coupee Parish (30)  
      Rapides Parish (182)  
      St. Landry Parish (73)  
      West Feliciana Parish (25)  
 
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1 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — A Historic Landmark
On Highway 451 at Iron Bridge Crossing (Sarto Lane) on Highway 451.
Sarto Old Iron Bridge is the first bridge in Louisiana to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The State Review Committee for the National Register of Historic Places in Baton Rouge first considered the bridge on November 21, 1989 . . . Map (db m105643) HM
2 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — Bayou Des GlaisesSARTO Old Iron Bridge — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On State Highway 451 near Iron Bridge Crossing, on the right when traveling north.
Bayou Des Glaises' French name likely refers to the kind of loamy, clay soil that settlers found along its banks.Bayous are typically found in flat, low-lying areas and can be slow-moving streams, rivers, marshes or wetlands. They are sometimes . . . Map (db m116249) HM
3 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — Big Bend: Development of a Community
On State Highway 451 near Iron Bridge Crossing (Sarto Lane).
Big Bend is located along Louisiana State Highway 451, adjacent to Bayou des Glaises in a loop through northeastern Avoyelles Parish, between Hamburg and Moreauville. The community was settled in the 19th century by people of both French and . . . Map (db m105604) HM
4 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — Sarto Old Iron Bridge
On State Highway 451 at Iron Bridge Crossing, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 451.
Prior to 1913, floodwaters from the nearby Mississippi, Atchafalaya, and Red Rivers frequently forced the evacuation of people, livestock and property in the Big Bend area. The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury in 1915 authorized the . . . Map (db m105571) HM
5 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — Sarto Old Iron Bridge
On State Highway 451 at Iron Bridge Crossing (Sarto Lane) on State Highway 451.
The Sarto Old Iron Bridge, built in 1916, is a steel truss bridge traversing Bayou des Glaises in the rural community of Big Bend. The Sarto Bridge is a pedestrian and vehicular bridge, one lane wide with a three part centered span mounted on a . . . Map (db m105786) HM
6 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend — What is the Sarto Bridge?
On Highway 451 at Iron Bridge Crossing, on the right when traveling north on Highway 451.
The Sarto Old Iron Bridge was built in response to flood problems in northeast Avoyelles Parish during the early part of the twentieth century. Frequent flooding between Bayou des Glaises and the Red River resulted in the need to evacuate people, . . . Map (db m105599) HM
7 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Brouillette — Red RiverLock & Dam 1 — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
Near Lock Dam Road, 0.7 miles Preston Street (State Highway 452).
Located on Red River 11 miles upstream from Marksville, Lock & Dam #1 is the first of five locks used to manage transportation from Shreveport to the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers.The Red River is 1,360 miles long and originates in the . . . Map (db m116089) HM
8 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Bunkie — Bunkie Depot MuseumJefferson Highway Historic Site
On Northwest Main Street (U.S. 71) north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Texas and Pacific Railway established a station on the main line at Bunkie in 1882. The current depot, built in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the only existing reminder of the importance of the railway to . . . Map (db m208821) HM
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9 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Bunkie — Rays Ferry 1816
On Louisiana Route 115, 3 miles east of Interstate 49, on the right when traveling east.
Near this site on the main road from Opelousas to Avoyelles, Reuben Ray operated a ferry service across Bayou Boeuf. A surety bond granted by the State of Louisiana is dated 19 Sep 1816. In the early 19th Century before the advent of bridges and . . . Map (db m229930) HM
10 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Bunkie — Veterans Memorial
On NW Main Street (U.S. 71) north of East Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Freedom Is Not Free, We Paid An Awful Price For It..." Ray Davis, Lt. Col. USMC. Medal Of Honor, Korea The Revolutionary War Era Boies David · Boies Joel · Merrill Stephen · Robert Peter · Soileau Jr Noel Etienne · Townsend Samuel The . . . Map (db m97457) WM
11 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Bunkie — White's Chapel United Methodist Church
On Whites Chapel Road, 0.3 miles south of State Highway 29, on the right when traveling west.
Gothic Revival church built in 1894 by Hugh and Lee Evans on land donated by Wilson A. O'Quin, Sr. It was named in honor of Rev. Frederick White who organized it in 1870. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m107478) HM
12 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Cottonport — Cottonport Veterans Memorial
On Front Street.
Freedom Dedicated In Honor of the Men and Women of Cottonport who served their country in the cause of Freedom. WWI Lamar P. Ducote • Donat S. Ducote WWII Reece Chenevert • Barton J. Jeansonne, Sr. • . . . Map (db m214701) WM
13 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Cottonport — The Historic Oaks of Cottonport
On Front Street (State Highway 29) south of Cappel Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The history of Cottonport began about 1823 when Joseph Ducote II married Marguerite Bordelon. On the bank of Bayou Rouge he cleared a cane brake, built a house, & planted these oak trees. About 1835 he donated some of his property for a road & a one . . . Map (db m97459) HM
14 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Effie — Centerpoint
On Highway 107 at Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on Highway 107.
Centerpoint, Louisiana was first settled in the early 1800's. It derives its name from being the center of Ward One in Avoyelles Parish. Many of the descendants of the early settlers of Centerpoint would come to settle in Effie.Map (db m110627) HM
15 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Effie — Effie
On Highway 107 at Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on Highway 107.
Effie, Louisiana was established around 1898. The area was known as "Point Maigre" by early settlers. Benjamin F. Garlington became postmaster and renamed the area, "Effie", after his daughter. He ran the post office out of his house near this . . . Map (db m110602) HM
16 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Effie — Senator Dayton C. McCann
On Highway 107 at Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on Highway 107.
Born 4-23-1914 to William Archie & Cedonia (Sayes) McCann Served his country 1940-1944 World War II Pacific Theater AAC Reconnaissance Pilot Active State & Local politics State Representative 1944-1948 LA. State Senator 1952-1956 Owner Avoyelles . . . Map (db m110657) HM
17 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Effie — State Champions 1985
On State Highway 107 at Effie Highway (State Highway 107), on the left when traveling south on State Highway 107.
On May 11, 1985, Lafargue High School's baseball team became the Louisiana State Champion of Class B. Other highlights were a District 9-B Championship and an undefeated season. It was the greatest athletic accomplishment of Lafargue High School in . . . Map (db m110934) HM
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18 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Effie — Vick
On State Highway 107 at Effie Highway (State Highway 115), on the left when traveling south on State Highway 107.
Vick, Louisiana was established around 1896. The postmaster was Joe Berlin, the son of the first settler of Vick, George Berlin. Joe would name the area "Vick" after his wife Victoria. Vick is well known for its rich farm land.Map (db m110610) HM
19 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Eola — Fogleman CemeteryTypical Frontier Cemetery Dating From the Early 1800s
On State Highway 1176 north of Youngs Crossing, on the left when traveling north.
John Fogleman, a native of Virginia, was in this area in 1816, a witness to his sister's wedding in the St. Landry Courthouse. He married Polly Sandefur there Jan. 1, 1819. On Nov. 28, 1853, the estate of the deceased John Fogleman was sold in a . . . Map (db m107482) HM
20 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Evergreen — Evergreen
On Main Street (State Highway 29) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Site of Evergreen Home Institute (1856); Henry Clay Kemper, 1st headmaster. Later became Evergreen College; then Evergreen High School in 1904. These schools had a note-worthy influence on education in Avoyelles and Louisiana.Map (db m97455) HM
21 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Mansura — Avoyelles Parish Vietnam Memorial1965-1971
On State Highway 1 at Cocoville Road (State Highway 107), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 1.
This Section of highway is dedicated to honor the Avoyelles Parish Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, who served in Vietnam War. Those killed in action are listed in the order they were taken from us.Marine CPL Brian Gauthier-July . . . Map (db m120960) WM
22 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Mansura — Battle of Mansura
On L Église Street (State Highway 114) north of Drouin Street, on the right when traveling north.
English: Confederate forces under General Dick Taylor here formed battle line May 16, 1864, barring passage of General Banks' retreating Union Army. The Battle of Mansura ended in withdrawal of Confederates. French: Bataille De . . . Map (db m97558) HM
23 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Mansura — Desfossé House
On L'Eglise Street (State Highway 107) south of Coco Street, on the right when traveling south.
Desfossé House Dr. Jules Charles Desfossé, second mayor of Mansura, acquired this c. 1790 house and rebuilt it c. 1850. This Louisiana French Colonial style dwelling was the 1st structure in Avoyelles Parish listed on the National . . . Map (db m97774) HM
24 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Mansura — Mansura
On L'Eglise Street (State Highway 107) north of Porterie Street, on the left when traveling north.
Incorporated 1860. Long recognized for its culinary artistry in the preparation of Cochon de Lait. The 1960 Louisiana Legislature officially designated Mansura "La Capitale de Cochon de Lait" in honor of its Centennial year.Map (db m97596) HM
25 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Mansura — Presentation Academy
On Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1/107) south of Airport Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Site of first Catholic school in Avoyelles Parish - 1855. Founded by Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France, under Mother Mary Hyacinth Le Conniat on request of Bishop Martin. Battle of Mansura, May 16, 1864, began on Convent grounds.Map (db m110431) HM
26 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Alfred Greenhouse, Sr. Homec. 1881
On Spring Bayou Road (State Road 1190) east of Andrus Street, on the right when traveling east.
Large story and a half Acadian style residence built by Alfred Greenhouse and his wife Cecilia Bontempt. Greenhouse was a farmer, cattleman, landowner and hunter who often cared for cattle kept in the lowlands during the winter months. Indian . . . Map (db m117693) HM
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27 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Auguste Voinche Storec. 1843
On South Washington Street near East Odgen Street, on the right when traveling north.
Oldest commercial building site remaining in city. Built by Voinche, native of Paris, France. Later Victorian upper structure on only underground basement in city. Basement used to hide cotton from Union troops during Civil War.Map (db m98022) HM
28 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Bailey Theaterc. 1916
On East Odgen Street near North Main Street (Louisiana Highway 107/115), on the right when traveling west.
Movie theater built in the Arts and Crafts style by the Mayer family. First known as the "Palace Theater". Home to "silent" movies and later "speaking" films until about 1975. High school commencements were held here prior to 1927.Map (db m98270) HM
29 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Barbin-Satterthwaite Home1904
On South Main Street (State Highway 115) south of West Barbin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Turn of the century Victorian home featuring Colonial influence. Wrap around porch with complete central hallway. Built by Dr. Aristide Barbin. Restored by Tucker Couvillon family in the 1950's and the Leon Satterthwaite family in the 1990's.Map (db m120982) HM
30 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Belle Oak
On North Washington Street north of Laurel Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Raised Greek Revival dwelling with Victorian influence built in 1872 by Alfred and Elizka Bordelon. Occupied by direct descendants. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m122655) HM
31 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Bettevy-DeNux-Roy Home1917
On North Monroe Street south of Tarleton Street, on the left when traveling south.
Full two story Arts and Crafts dwelling with Colonial Revival facade. Built by Michel Bettevy, prominent local banker. Later home to Leroy Havard family and the family of Dr. Alton DeNux, former Mayor and State Representative.Map (db m120955) HM
32 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Bordelon-Decuir-Robinson Home1910
On South Washington Street north of Acton Street, on the right when traveling north.
Victorian dwelling Colonial influence. Built by Alfred Bordelon who practiced dentistry and law in Cottonport and Marksville. Built along northern edge of Spanish land grant of Francois Bordelon.Map (db m120984) HM
33 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Bordelon-Laborde Homec. 1925
On South Main Street at West Barbin Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Arts and Crafts style house built by Judge Lester Bordelon. Features a large central hallway flanked by gracious rooms and beveled glass entrance.Map (db m120973) HM
34 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Brashear-Lafargue-Gremillion Homec. 1843
On North Monroe Street, 0.2 miles south of Tarleton Street, on the right when traveling south.
Part of home built by Marksville's first mayor, Charles Brashear. Located originally at corner of Cappel and Monroe Sts. Later housed Bell's Tavern. In 1856, Adolph Lafargue opened a boys' school in building and published "The Villager" newspaper . . . Map (db m120887) HM
35 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Brouillette-Guillot-Luke House
On West Bon Temps Street at Monroe Street on West Bon Temps Street.
Arts and Crafts style house Circa 1920. Built as a spec House by T. James and Zepher Newton Brouillette. Purchased as rental property in May 1934 by Ceran R. and Eliza Zimmer Guillot. Similar to the house next door, but smaller in size.Map (db m121174) HM
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36 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Carlos De Grandpré Home Sitec. 1796-97
On Cedar Lane, 0.5 miles west of North Main Street (State Highway 107), on the right when traveling west.
Grandpré, Spanish Lieutenant Governor of the Red River and Ouachita Settlements resided at this site.Map (db m145725) HM
37 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Coco-Piazza Home1911
On West Bon Temps Street near North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north.
Full two story dwelling built in classic Arts and Crafts style. Features tile roof, stained glass and original Arts and Crafts interior. Designed by Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans for L. Jules Coco, prominent local merchant.Map (db m121066) HM
38 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Confederate Hospital Sitec. 1864
On North Monroe Street south of West Cappel Street, on the right when traveling south.
A Confederate military hospital was maintained in this area during the Red River campaign of the Civil War. Patients were housed in a Mr. Richaud's buildings on Monroe Street according to an 1864 newspaper account.Map (db m121012) HM
39 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Congregational First Baptist Church
On Legion Drive near North Preston Street (State Highway 452), on the left when traveling east.
Organized in 1889 under the leadership of Rev. J.W. Womack of Beggs, Oklahoma. Rev. and Mrs. Womack opened the first private "colored" school in Avoyelles Parish. Rev. A.L. Holmes was pastor of this church for 37 years.Map (db m138654) HM
40 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Corrine Saucier Birth Site
On West Bon Temps Street north of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north.
Author of History of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana published in 1943. Was an Asst. Professor of Spanish and French at Louisiana State Normal College, Natchitoches, Louisiana.Map (db m121237) HM
41 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Cushman Home Sitec. 1840
On Tarelton Street, 0.1 miles west of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west.
The two story plantation home of Judge Ralph Cushman was near this site. Cushman died of yellow fever in 1855, and is buried in this cemetery which bears his name. Other family cemeteries which were founded during this period include the Cannon . . . Map (db m120388) HM
42 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Decuir-Gaspard Home1910
On South Main Street (State Highway 115) at Decuir Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Modified Victorian and Arts and Crafts style home built by Albert Decuir, dairyman and farmer on Spanish land grant property of his ancestor, Francois Bordelon. Presently owned by Decuir's grandson.Map (db m120983) HM
43 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Dr. John Ware's Mule Tramway Sitec. 1896
On North Main Street (State Highway 107) 0.3 miles north of Andrus Street, on the right when traveling north.
Mule driven tramway. Flat cars on rails from Marksville to Red River, a distance of six miles. Carried supplies and produce to and from Ware's Landing on the river to a warehouse on this site.Map (db m120927) HM
44 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Dr. Sylvan DeNux Home1913
On South Washington Street near East Bon Temps Street, on the right when traveling south.
Arts and Crafts home built by Samuel Moreau, a local attorney, and given a Colonial Revival look by Dr. DeNux in 1922.Map (db m145715) HM
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45 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Dupuis-Mims Homec. 1921
On State Highway 1192 at North Main Street (State Highway 115), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 1192.
Arts and Crafts style home built by Forest Dupuis, merchant and undertaker. Located on the grounds were a mortuary, "filling station", dance hall, and garages to house a horse-drawn hearse and family vehicle.Map (db m97845) HM
46 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — E.M. Chaze Homec. 1918
On West Bon Temps Street, 0.2 miles west of North Lee Street, on the right when traveling east.
Victorian Revival frame dwelling. Built by Mr. Emeric Chaze, former Mayor and jeweler.Map (db m145916) HM
47 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Eddie KnollDistrict Attorney 1973-2003
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) near Havard Avenue.
In 1972, at the age of thirty, Eddie Knoll was elected as the 32nd District Attorney of Avoyelles Parish, and the youngest D.A. in Louisiana. After serving five consecutive terms, Eddie retired in 2003 as the longest tenured D.A. in Louisiana. In . . . Map (db m98908) HM
48 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Fort De Russy
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) at East Mark Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Fort De Russy, four miles north, potent Confederate stronghold defending lower Red River valley, yielded to land attack of General A. J. Smith's Union Army on March 14, 1864. Lower Plaque Dedicated June 13, 1954 By the Central . . . Map (db m97846) HM
49 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Founding Of Marksville
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) near East Ogden Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marcos Litche, a native of Venice, Italy and a traveling peddler, migrated to the Avoyelles Post c. 1794. Because of a broken wagon wheel, the pleasant environment, and friendliness of the Indians and local residents, he decided to stay in this . . . Map (db m99098) HM
50 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Frank Hotel Sitec. 1840 - 1921
On North Washington Street, 0.2 miles north of East Ogden Street, on the right when traveling north.
A large Eastlake Victorian one and a half story structure with heavy Victorian ornamentation stood on this site. Built by Adolph Frank, German native. Local folklore states that Andrew Jackson stayed at an earlier inn on this site.Map (db m122504) HM
51 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Gardiner-Laborde Home1896
On South Washington Street west of Tucker Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Alfred Dupuy for J. R. Smith. Later home to the Gardiner and Benjamin Laborde families. Full two story Victorian dwelling with upper and lower galleries. Strong Eastlake influence of both interior and exterior.Map (db m103560) HM
52 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Garrot-Smith Homec.1922
On Cappel Street near North Lee Street, on the right when traveling east.
Arts and Crafts style frame home built by Louis Garrot, a local merchant. Oldest family dwelling on Cappel Street.Map (db m121315) HM
53 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — German Prisoner of War Camp1944-45
On Philo Street north of Elmo Street, on the right when traveling north.
German prisoners of war were housed in tents in a barbed wire enclosure during the last years of World War II. They assisted in the maintaining of levees and harvesting of crops, and were expatriated after the war.Map (db m97649) HM
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54 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Graham-Guillory-Luke Home
On West Bon Temps Street at North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north on West Bon Temps Street.
Arts and Crafts style house Circa 1948. Rufus and Enola Dupuy Guillory purchased the property in April 1948 from Tillman and Mabel Graham. Perma Stone (faux stone) was Placed on the exterior walls and posts of the chain fence. One of the . . . Map (db m121176) HM
55 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Gremillion-Degrusha Homec. 1915
On Waddil Street east of South Lee Street, on the right when traveling west.
Arts and Crafts style home built by Judge Phidias Gremillion. Is unique because it features a gabled roof. The wainscoted dining room is highlighted by a plate rail.Map (db m103700) HM
56 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Holy Ghost Catholic Church1923
On South Preston Street (State Highway 452) near East Mark Street, on the right when traveling south.
Frame structure with Greek Revival influence was built for the Black Catholic families of Marksville and staffed by the Holy Ghost Fathers. Rev. Fr. T.J. Nolan was the first pastor and this church was built by Rev. Fr. John Cooney.Map (db m117651) HM
57 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Holy Ghost Catholic Church
On South Preston Street (Louisiana Route 452) south of East Mark Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established September 1919, In Marksville, Louisiana by the Diocese of Alexandria, LA primarily for Black Catholics, a common practice of that era. Originally staffed by Holy Ghost Fathers. Currently, serves a congregation of 90% plus Black . . . Map (db m214333) HM
58 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Holy Ghost Catholic School
On East Mark Street west of South Preston Street, on the left when traveling west.
Founded by Rev. Fr. Nicholas Juderman as a school for Black Catholic children. Land donated by Daughters of the Cross. Funding obtained from Mother Katherine Drexel, founder of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Opened in 1917. First . . . Map (db m122502) HM
59 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Hypolite Bordelon House
On Tunica Drive West (State Highway 1) at Cottage Street, on the right when traveling west on Tunica Drive West.
This c. 1820 Creole house is typical of the dwellings of early Avoyelles Parish families. The Bordelon family, who built the house, was one of the parish's pioneer families. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.Map (db m97631) HM
60 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — J. Horace Ducote Law Officec. 1900
On East Odgen Street near South Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ducote, a local attorney and former Mayor, practiced law from this Victorian brick and frame building at the turn of the century.Map (db m103692) HM
61 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Joe Printz Storec. 1890
On South Main Street at Bon Temps Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Two story brick mercantile store with Victorian embellishments features business quarters downstairs and living quarters upstairs. Mr. Printz, an Italian immigrant, began his career as a fruit peddler in Avoyelles Parish.Map (db m174211) HM
62 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Joffrion-Roy-Luke Home1908
On North Monroe Street south of Tarleton Street, on the left when traveling south.
Classic Greek Revival home with heavy Colonial influence built by attorney, J.W."Buddy" Joffrion. Features a tile roof and spacious gardens. Designed by Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans.Lower plaque: Joffrion House Has been placed on . . . Map (db m120928) HM
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63 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Jules Coco Building1899-1918
On North Main Street near West Bon Temps Street, on the left when traveling north.
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, . . . Map (db m122079) HM
64 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Laborde Building1926
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) west of East Odgen Street, on the right when traveling west.
Arts and Crafts two story brick building built by Dr. E. M. Laborde and Cliffe E. Laborde for commercial use downstairs and dental and legal offices upstairs. Tidewater Marine, Inc., founded here in 1956.Map (db m103567) HM
65 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Lewis P. Roy, Sr. Buildingc. 1900
On East Mark Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Mark Street.
Victorian mercantile store built by Lewis P. Roy, Sr. Restored in 1984-85 by attorneys Tucker Melancon and Rodney Rabalais and certified public accountants Aloysia C. Ducote and Van P. Major.Map (db m103699) HM
66 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin
On North Main Street (State Highway 107) at East Mark Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Our Mission is to conserve, restore, and enhance the natural habitat and give all people the opportunity to enjoy the Atchafalaya experience. The Atchafalaya Basin is, simply put, an asset to the southeastern . . . Map (db m97848) HM
67 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marc Eliche1809
On Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1) 0.1 miles north of Medic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Traveling through the prairie that is now Avoyelles, had a breakdown on his wagon. He stayed, the trading post he established became the city of MARKSVILLEMap (db m97469) HM
68 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marc Eliché Home Site
On North Monroe Street at West Odgen Street, on the right when traveling south on North Monroe Street.
Marc Eliché founder of Marksville, and his wife Julie Carmouche resided in a home on this site.Map (db m121009) HM
69 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville "Colored" School Site
On Legion Drive at Denux Street, on the left on Legion Drive.
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70 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville Baptist Church
On North Main Street (State Highway 115) north of Joffrion Street, on the right when traveling north.
First organized in 1896 at the corner of Waddil and Lee Sts. by Rev. C. R. Dellapine. Later moved to corner of Monroe and Ogden Sts., and to this location in 1947.Map (db m98179) HM
71 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville Masonic Lodge Building1925
On North Washington Street at East Cappel Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
The Masonic Lodge was first organized in 1900 and chartered on February 12, 1901. The lodge moved to this two story frame Arts and Crafts style building in 1925.Map (db m122417) HM
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72 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville Methodist Church
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) north of Joffrion Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Organized in 1897 by Rev. W.T. Woodward in a frame church. Present church building erected in 1958.Map (db m99102) HM
73 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville MoundsAncient Mounds Trail
On Martin Luther King Drive at Taensas Street, on the left when traveling east on Martin Luther King Drive.
Marksville is a ceremonial center with two earthen ridges enclosing seven mounds. Indians built these earthworks between 100 BC and AD 400. During that time, the site covered 200 acres and included other earthworks that are now destroyed. The . . . Map (db m97726) HM
74 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Marksville Race Track Sitec. 1890-1920
On Chester Street at Benjamin Drive, on the right when traveling south on Chester Street.
Marksvillians enjoyed horse racing on a hard earth track located on this site. A wood grandstand existed for visitor seating. Begun by Dr. Aristide Barbin who also organized a baseball field and golf course in this area. Dr. Barbin played on the . . . Map (db m117463) HM
75 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Maxwell Bordelon Law Officec. 1890
On West Mark Street at North Monroe Street, on the left when traveling south on West Mark Street.
Small brick edifice with Victorian influence built by William Peterman, native of Pennsylvania and a railroad attorney. He married Belle Bordelorn and later moved his practice to Alexandria.Map (db m121177) HM
76 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Mayer Hotel Sitec. 1880-1930
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) north of East Ogden Street, on the right when traveling north.
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.Map (db m99100) HM
77 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Molenar Photography Studio Sitec. 1890-1900
On North Washington Street north of Edith Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
H. Molenar and J.A. Dalsuet photographed much of early Marksville and its early inhabitants. Most of the photographs that have survived were made by Molenar who had a studio on this site.Map (db m122654) HM
78 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Old Church of the Nazarenec. 1932
On North Main Street south of Joffrion Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Marksville Church of the Nazarene was organized on October 26, 1926 in the home of Mrs. L.J. Coco. Rev. L.L. Latham was the first minister. This "New England” style building has outstanding twelve over twelve windows. . . . Map (db m122524) HM
79 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Peerless Cleaners and Hotelc.1910
On West Capell Street west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Full two story frame structure housing a business and hotel. Property originally owned by Madame Marc Eliché. Purchased in the 1940's by Jules Moreau for a "pressing shop". Also housed a tractor dealership at one time.Map (db m121367) HM
80 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Poste Des Avoyelles
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) at State Highway 1192, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
A Spanish military post was established c.1780 in Marksville by Carlos de Grandpré, Civil Lieutenant Governor of the Red and Ouachita River Settlements to protect the Avoyel Indians from the encroachment of white settlers on Indian lands and to . . . Map (db m97870) HM
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81 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Presentation Academy
On South Washington Street north of East Wadill Street, on the right when traveling north.
Founded by the Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France in 1854 at Hydropolis (Cocoville), and relocated to this site after the Civil War. First Catholic girls' school in Avoyelles Parish. Later became co-educational.Map (db m122415) HM
82 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Presentation Convent Chapelc. 1855
On East Waddil Street, 0.1 miles east of South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally located in Hydropolis (Cocoville). Served as the chapel for the Daughters of the Cross and students at Presentation Academy. Later moved after the Civil War to Marksville and attached to the first St. Joseph Church. Moved to the grounds . . . Map (db m97771) HM
83 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Roy-Cappel Homec. 1911
On South Monroe Street south of West Bon Temps Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by L. P. Roy, Sr., prominent bank president, State Representative and local entrepreneur. Designed by Favrot and Livaudais of New Orleans in the Arts and Crafts style. Features a tile roof and much use of beveled glass throughout. "Sister" . . . Map (db m121196) HM
84 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Site of General Store
On North Main Street north of West Bon Temps Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of general store and post office where Sam Bass mailed Solomon Northup's letter to obtain his freedom from being kidnapped into slavery. Northup was a free man of color living in Saratoga, New York and was hired to play violin in Washington, . . . Map (db m122414) HM
85 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Solomon Northup, "Twelve Years a Slave"
On North Main Street (State Highway 115) north of Mark Street, on the right when traveling north.
Solomon Northup, a free man of color from New York, was lured to Washington, D.C. in 1841 and kidnapped into slavery. Brought to New Orleans, he was sold to spend 12 years as a slave in Central Louisiana arriving on the Red River in Alexandria. . . . Map (db m120959) HM
86 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Spring BayouSpring Bayou Wildlife Management Area — Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail —
On Spring Bayou Road, 1 mile south of Dr. Michel Road.
Spring Bayou in located within the Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area, which spans more than 12,000 acres in the low-lying , poorly drained Red River backwater system.Spring Bayou is located within Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area, . . . Map (db m117592) HM
87 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — St. Joseph Catholic Church
On South Washington Street near East Waddil Street, on the right when traveling north.
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.Map (db m98023) HM
88 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — St. Peter's Episcopal Chapel Site1902
On West Bon Temps Street, 0.2 miles north of North Monroe Street, on the right when traveling north.
Congregation established in 1881 as a mission from St. James Church in Alexandria. Rev. W.S. Slack was pastor of the church on this site in 1902.Map (db m121239) HM
89 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — The First Bowie Knife
On North Main Street (State Highway 107/115) north of East Mark Street, on the right when traveling north.
Rezin P. Bowie, brother of Alamo hero James Bowie, wrote, “The first Bowie knife was made by myself in the Parish of Avoyelles.” With this knife James killed Norris Wright in the famous Sandbar Fight near Natchez, Miss., Sept. 19, 1827.Map (db m98048) HM
90 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — The Marksville Site
On Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1) 0.1 miles north of Medic Drive, on the right when traveling north.
One mile east is the Marksville prehistoric Indian ceremonial center. This site, occupied from 1-400 A.D., was related to the Ohio Hopewell Culture, and was noted for its elaborate trade networks and mortuary ceremonialism.Map (db m98269) HM
91 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Tunica-Biloxi Indian Reservationc. 1790
On Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1) north of Yuroni Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Lands granted to the Tunica tribe by the Spanish government comprise part of the present reservation. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is a fusion of the Tunica, Biloxi, Ofo, and Avoyel peoples.Map (db m97810) HM
92 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — Watts-Dupuy-Scallan Homec.1916
On South Washington Street east of Tunica Drive East (State Highway 1).
Arts and Crafts style home built by Roy Watts and home to Carnot Dupuy for many years. Mr. Dupuy, a pharmacist, was mayor of Marksville in 1920 and also served on the School Board.Map (db m103559) HM
93 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Marksville — William Edwards Plantation Home Sitec.1832
On Cottage Street at West Barbin Street, on the right when traveling south on Cottage Street.
A two and one half story Greek Revival frame structure with upper and lower galleries stood here. Built by Edwards on land purchased from Marc Eliche'. Later owned by Judge Aristide Barbin.Map (db m98055) HM
94 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Moncla — Moncla
On Old Moncla Road near Chauffpied Elmer Road, on the right when traveling north.
Colonized in the late 1700s. Named for Dr. Joseph Thibault Moncla 1806-1883Emigrant of Moncla, France, and husband of Arsene Bordelon. This settlement, on the south bank of the Red River, included a ferry, . . . Map (db m138652) HM
95 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Moreauville — For God and Country1917-1918 1941-1945
Near Bayou Des Glaises Street (State Highway 451) north of Fox Street, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute to all who served our Country and in loving memory of our war dead Carlton Alexander Medric Armand Elmo Coco Alton Couvillion Horace Dupas Louis L. Lacour Earl Lemoine Euclide Lemoine Roy Lemoine Bernard Mayeux Hubert . . . Map (db m98086) WM
96 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Moreauville — Moreauville
On Main Street (State Highway 114) near Gautheir Street, on the left when traveling west.
Site of the organization of the first Corn Club, forerunner of the 4-H clubs, in Louisiana. Organized on Feb. 8, 1908, by V.L. Roy, Avoyelles School Superintendent. Two hundred fifty boys attended first meeting.Map (db m98024) HM
97 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Moreauville — Sacred Heart Roman Catholic ChurchMoreauville, Louisiana
On Bayou des Glaises Street (State Highway 4561) 0.2 miles north of Fox Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first church for Catholics in the Moreauville area along Bayou des Glaises was built in 1858 and known as St. Hyacinthe's Mission Chapel that was administered by St. Paul's Church, Mansura. Widow Aimee Joffrion Boyer donated the property on . . . Map (db m99181) HM
98 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Simmesport — Battle Of Yellow Bayou
On State Highway 1, 0.3 miles east of South Wayside Road, on the right when traveling east.
Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. Last battle of Banks' Red River Campaign. General Richard Taylor's Confederate army failed to prevent Union army crossing Atchafalaya River at Simmesport.Map (db m97437) HM
99 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Simmesport — Veterans MemorialAll Gave Some. Some Gave All
On State Highway 1, 0.3 miles north of Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
VETERANS MEMORIAL All Gave Some. Some Gave All.Map (db m105943) WM
 
 
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