Marksville, city in Louisiana, United States
Description
Marksville is the county seat of Avoyelles Parish in Louisiana and serves as the administrative and economic hub of the region. The city sits along the Cane River and features a mix of historic buildings and modern facilities that reflect the area's development.
History
The city was founded in the 19th century and grew into an important trading center for the plantation and agricultural economy of the area. Its development became tied to the Cane River infrastructure, which enabled commerce and transport.
Practical
Access is most straightforward via Louisiana's main highways that connect the city to surrounding communities. The city's layout is visitor-friendly, with clear streets and services concentrated around the administrative core.
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Old River Control Structure
41.2 km
Marksville Prehistoric Indian Site
1.7 km
White Hall Plantation House
31.7 km
Fort DeRussy
6.5 km
Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge
7.1 km
Avoyelles High School
13.4 km
B'nai Israel Traditional Synagogue
41.4 km
St. Paul Lutheran Church
4.6 km
Oak Hall
29.6 km
Lecompte High School
32.4 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
24.3 km
Bayou Rouge Baptist Church
19.4 km
Greenhouse Site
3.4 km
White's Chapel United Methodist Church
35.1 km
Thomas A. Lemoine House
12.5 km
James Wade Bolton House
41.2 km
Alexandria National Cemetery
41.1 km
Alexandria Hall
40.9 km
Frithland
24.1 km
Bland House
41.2 km
St. Mary's Assumption Church
15.6 km
Sarto Bridge
26.7 km
Arna Wendell Bontemps House
41.3 km
Hypolite Bordelon House
222 m
Alexander State Forest Headquarters Building
39 km
Cottingham House
40.9 km
Marksville Commercial Historic District
91 m
Bordelonville Floodgate
19.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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