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Sinclair Service Station

Sinclair Service Station

The “Castle” style Conoco Station built in 1936 began as the service station for “Lewis Roy Motors” in Marksville from 1936 -1950’s. Once the auto dealership expanded, it remained in use as Conoco by Mr. Burr Elliott, and later Mr. Henry...
Notable Avoyelles Musician History

Notable Avoyelles Musician History

Alcide “Blind Uncle” Gaspard / Dupont, La.   An early recording artist of traditional Cajun music. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Uncle_Gaspard ‘Boogie Jake’ Jacobs / Marksville, La.  Blues musician. Joe Simon / Simmesport, La. ...