Marksville, Louisiana: First Bowie Knife
At the historical marker, you'll have to picture that first Bowie knife in your head, made by James Bowie's brother Rezin and used by Jim to kill a man in 1827.
- Address:
- 300-398 S Main St., Marksville, LA
- Directions:
- Main St. and Mark St.
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Marksville is where the first Bowie knife was made, by Rezin P. Bowie, brother of James Bowie.
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