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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- The town of Marksville, Louisiana is a place that was founded by accident.
- A Venetian peddler by the name of Marco was traveling in the area during the 1790’s when one of his wagon’s wheels broke.
- He decided to stay put and establish a trading post, and the town today offers a unique patchwork of history.
- Visitors can learn about some of the Marksville area’s first inhabitants at the Tunica-Biloxi Cultural and Educational Resources Center.
- Explore the prehistoric side of Marksville at the Marksville State Historic Site.
- Discover the Civil War era at Fort DeRussy, and more.
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