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Encyclopedia > Avoyel

Avoyel or Avoyelles was a small Natchesan tribe in the neighborhood of the present Marksville, Louisiana. Numbering 280 in 1698, by 1805 they were believed to have been reduced to only two or three women. Pre-contact distribution of Natchez peoples Although suffering a turbulent history since European contact, the Natchez Nation still represents a vital part of the United States Native American community. ... Marksville is a city located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W...


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