Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mansura, Louisiana
Marksville is the parish seat for Avoyelles Parish
Mansura is in Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish (95) ►
ADJACENT TO AVOYELLES PARISH
Catahoula Parish (14) ►
Concordia Parish (28) ►
Evangeline Parish (6) ►
La Salle Parish (2) ►
Pointe Coupee Parish (20) ►
Rapides Parish (155) ►
St. Landry Parish (65) ►
West Feliciana Parish (19) ►
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ADJACENT TO AVOYELLES PARISH
Catahoula Parish (14) ►
Concordia Parish (28) ►
Evangeline Parish (6) ►
La Salle Parish (2) ►
Pointe Coupee Parish (20) ►
Rapides Parish (155) ►
St. Landry Parish (65) ►
West Feliciana Parish (19) ►
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1► Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish), Mansura — Avoyelles Parish Vietnam Memorial — 1965-1971 — ![]() |
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 |
2► Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish), Mansura — Battle of Mansura — ![]() |
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 |
3► Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish), Mansura — Desfossé House — ![]() |
4► Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish), Mansura — Mansura — ![]() |
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 |
5► Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish), Mansura — Presentation Academy — ![]() |
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 |