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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UTC_bailey-theater-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UOF_marksville-baptist-church-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UNL_for-god-and-country-a-war-memorial_Moreauville-LA.html
In grateful tribute
to all who served our Country
and
in loving memory of our war dead
Carlton AlexanderMedric ArmandElmo CocoAlton CouvillionHorace DupasLouis L. LacourEarl LemoineEuclide Lemoine Roy LemoineBernard MayeuxHubert MayeuxCurtis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UKX_william-edwards-plantation-home-site-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UKT_the-first-bowie-knife-historical_Marksville-LA.html
Renzin 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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UJX_auguste-voinche-store-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UJW_st-joseph-catholic-church-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UJV_moreauville-historical_Moreauville-LA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UHH_poste-des-avoyelles-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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 an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UEW_dupuis-mims-home-historical_Marksville-LA.html
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.