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Mississippi River - Scott's Bluff

 The Mississippi River - One of the longest rivers in North America - is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Mississippi. At certain points on the southernmost section, the river...

 The Mississippi River - One of the longest rivers in North America - is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Mississippi. At certain points on the southernmost section, the river...

  • louisiana
  • waterway
  • mississippi river
  • environment

Southern University

This institution was established in 1880 under an 1879 constitutional mandate to educate "persons of color". It was originally located in New Orleans, being one of the first colleges for blacks to...

This institution was established in 1880 under an 1879 constitutional mandate to educate "persons of color". It was originally located in New Orleans, being one of the first colleges for blacks...

  • louisiana
  • african american
  • education

Scott's Bluff

This bluff is believed to have been named for Dr. William Bernard Scott, who bought the property from Lelia Skipwith in 1839. She was the daughter of Fulwar Skipwith, governor of the 1810 West...

This bluff is believed to have been named for Dr. William Bernard Scott, who bought the property from Lelia Skipwith in 1839. She was the daughter of Fulwar Skipwith, governor of the 1810...

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Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback

In memory of P.B.S. Pinchback, the first African American governor in U.S. history. Pinchback, Governor of Louisiana from Dec. 9, 1872 to Jan. 13, 1873, was born free on May 10, 1837. He was a...

In memory of P.B.S. Pinchback, the first African American governor in U.S. history. Pinchback, Governor of Louisiana from Dec. 9, 1872 to Jan. 13, 1873, was born free on May 10, 1837. He was...

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  • southern university
  • governor
  • civil war
  • african american
  • warmoth

Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell

Educator - Humanitarian - Leader  (1916-2013)     Born the eldest of three daughters to Rev. and Mrs. Richard E. Brogdon, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell received a B.A. from Allen University and an...

Educator - Humanitarian - Leader  (1916-2013)     Born the eldest of three daughters to Rev. and Mrs. Richard E. Brogdon, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell received a B.A. from Allen University and an...

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  • sorority.
  • women
  • african american
  • southern university

Aeneas Williams

A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his junior...

A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at Southern University after turning down an Ivy League scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the SU Football program during his...

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  • sports
  • football
  • hbcu

Bobby Phills

1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history. As...

1987-1991  Basketball    From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best 3-point shooter in Southern University history....

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  • sports
  • basketball
  • southern university

A.W. "Ace" Mumford

1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in...

1936-1961  Football     For 25 years, Arnett "Ace” W. Mumford led Southern University to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans...

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  • sports
  • football
  • southern university

Lou Brock

1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

1957-1960  Baseball    As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average. Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball...

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  • sports
  • hall of fame
  • baseball
  • southern university

Isaac Ben Greggs

Isaac Ben Greggs  1929-2014 Band Director Southern University, Baton Rouge 1969-2005 Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame, 2013"The most important thing is not teaching the music, teaching the...

Isaac Ben Greggs  1929-2014 Band Director Southern University, Baton Rouge 1969-2005 Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame, 2013"The most important thing is not teaching the music, teaching...

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  • baton rouge
  • southern university
  • the human jukebox

Southern University

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Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

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  • lousiana
  • blacks
  • clark

Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church

In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee: Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to Camphor...

In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee: Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to...

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  • baton rouge
  • church
  • religion
  • african american

James "Slim Harpo" Moore

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Submitted by @alwaysreadtheplaque.

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  • moore
  • harpo

Original 1931 Baton Rouge Airport Beacon

This beacon identified Baton Rouge's first Municipal Airport located at Government St. and Lobdell Rd. It was used during the "Golden Age of Aviation" that followed Charles Lindbergh's 1927...

This beacon identified Baton Rouge's first Municipal Airport located at Government St. and Lobdell Rd. It was used during the "Golden Age of Aviation" that followed Charles Lindbergh's...

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  • btr
  • baton rouge
  • air
  • planes
  • airport

Port Allen High School (1936-1978) / Port Allen Middle School (1979-Present)

High school opportunities in the parish date to at least 1897, when Eureka Central School in Brusly offered classes to white students in the ninth, tenth, and later eleventh grades. In 1899, the...

High school opportunities in the parish date to at least 1897, when Eureka Central School in Brusly offered classes to white students in the ninth, tenth, and later eleventh grades. In 1899,...

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  • education
  • wpa
  • architecture

Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park 'Never Forget Garden'

Dedicated November 11, 2021In commemoration of the centennial ofthe Tomb of the Unknown SoldierA Statewide Volunteer Project byLouisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.Louisiana Members of American...

Dedicated November 11, 2021In commemoration of the centennial ofthe Tomb of the Unknown SoldierA Statewide Volunteer Project byLouisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.Louisiana Members of...

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  • veteran memorial

The Heritage Monument

This monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans and their families from Louisiana and nationwide. It begins with the 1863 Siege at Port Hudson, Louisiana,...

This monument honors the brave service and sacrifices of all African-American Veterans and their families from Louisiana and nationwide. It begins with the 1863 Siege at Port Hudson, Louisiana,...

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  • african american
  • veteran memorial

Stone Square Lodge No. 8

On August 21, 1879 the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana issued a charter to Worshipful Master Sterling Barrow, Senior Warden Alexander Gilbert and Junior Warden Alex Bains to organize Stone...

On August 21, 1879 the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Louisiana issued a charter to Worshipful Master Sterling Barrow, Senior Warden Alexander Gilbert and Junior Warden Alex Bains to organize...

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  • african-american

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle

 René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle was born on November 22, 1643, in Rouen, France. His Father, Jean Cavelier , owned a large piece of land called La Salle, and René-Robert became known as...

 René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle was born on November 22, 1643, in Rouen, France. His Father, Jean Cavelier , owned a large piece of land called La Salle, and René-Robert became known as...

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Bernardo de Galvez Spanish Governor of Louisiana 1776-1783

GALVEZ, WITH THE AID OF MILITIA AND VOLUNTEERS FROM LOUISIANA,WON VICTORIES AT BATON ROUGE, MOBILE, AND PENSACOLA DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. BY HIS DARING LEADERSHIP HE DROVE THE BRITISH FROM...

GALVEZ, WITH THE AID OF MILITIA AND VOLUNTEERS FROM LOUISIANA,WON VICTORIES AT BATON ROUGE, MOBILE, AND PENSACOLA DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. BY HIS DARING LEADERSHIP HE DROVE THE BRITISH FROM...

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