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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXW_molenar-photography-studio-site_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AXV_belle-oak_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AV0_old-church-of-the-nazarene_Marksville-LA.html
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. Congregation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ATX_holy-ghost-catholic-school_Marksville-LA.html
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 s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ATU_frank-hotel-site_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ARR_site-of-general-store_Marksville-LA.html
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, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ARQ_presentation-academy_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ARP_marksville-masonic-lodge-building_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AK3_jules-coco-building_Marksville-LA.html
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 sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2A56_peerless-cleaners-and-hotel_Marksville-LA.html
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.