Marthaville, Louisiana
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| Village of Marthaville | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
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| - coordinates | Coordinates: |
| - elevation | 243 ft (74.1 m) |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code | 318 |
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Marthaville is a village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States.
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[edit] Geography
Marthaville is located on the western edge of Natchitoches Parish, 7 Miles west of Robeline
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[edit] History
Marthaville was founded in 1851, The founder named the town after his wife, Martha Rains, The town, during its peak, had a train stop, a bank, general store, bar, and hotel, etc. Unfortunately, in the late 1960s, the railroad was removed, and the town experienced an economic downturn. Now it is an unincorporated village in Natchitoches Parish, still having the Store, Post Office, and is home to at least a dozen churches in the area.
The Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival[1] is "A two-day September festival that celebrates the past with activities for the whole family, including games, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a parade, and delicious food." The Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival attracts about 1,500 people to the area.
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