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Presentation Academy

Site of first Catholic School in Avoyelles Parish-1855. Founded by Daughters of the Cross of Treguier, France, under Mother Mary Hyacinth Le Conniat on request of Bishop Martin. Battle of Mansura, May 16, 1864, began on Convent Grounds.

Located in Cocoville, District 8, Between Marksville and Mansura, Avoyelles Parish. 198



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