Marksville, Louisiana, is a city located in Avoyelles Parish with coordinates 31.1279700 latitude and -92.0662400 longitude. It is situated in the central part of the state, approximately 80 miles northeast of Baton Rouge. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Its history dates back to the 18th century when it was established as a trading post by French colonists. Marksville is known for its rich cultural heritage, influenced by its Native American, French, and African American roots.
Geographic Data for Marksville, Louisiana, United States
| Latitude | 31° 7.678' |
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| Longitude | -92° -3.974' |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Numerology for Marksville, Louisiana, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 30 => 3
Pythagorean Name Number : 5
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Famous Persons from Marksville, Louisiana, United States
- Dylan Dauzat - Born on November 2, 1997 - Model, Film producer, Musician, and Actor
- Isaiah Greenhouse - Born on July 15, 1987 - American football player
- D'Anthony Batiste - Born on March 29, 1982 - Canadian football player, and American football player
- Chad Lavalais - Born on April 15, 1979 - American football player
- Sherian Cadoria - Born on January 26, 1940 - Military officer - Legionnaire of Legion of Merit | Defense Superior Service Medal | Air Medal | Bronze Star Medal
- Tommy Neck - Born on January 10, 1939 - American football player (died: May 5, 2017)
- Proverb Jacobs - Born on May 25, 1935 - American football player (died: April 18, 2016)
- Dolly Desselle Adams - Born on August 13, 1931 - Educator
- Little Walter - Born on May 1, 1930 - Recording artist, Street artist, Guitarist, Songwriter, and Singer - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (died: February 15, 1968)
- Elaine Edwards - Born on March 8, 1929 - Politician (died: May 14, 2018)
- Raymond Laborde - Born on August 18, 1927 - Basketball player, and Politician (died: January 17, 2016)
- Edwin Edwards - Born on August 7, 1927 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: July 12, 2021)
- Mel Didier - Born on June 15, 1927 - Baseball player, and Head coach (died: August 26, 2017)
- Raymond Didier - Born on January 7, 1920 - Baseball player (died: March 9, 1978)
- F.O. "Potch" Didier - Born on November 17, 1919 - Sheriff, and Politician (died: September 10, 2007)
- Alden J. Laborde - Born on December 18, 1915 - Entrepreneur (died: June 6, 2014)
- Alvin Moreau - Born on June 6, 1910 - Hurdler (died: July 7, 1990)
- Malcolm Lafargue - Born on November 4, 1908 - Lawyer (died: March 28, 1963)
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