Whitney in Algiers in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Lord Beaconsfield Landry
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 27, 2018
1. Dr. Lord Beaconsfield Landry Marker
Lord Beaconsfield Landry, also known as L.B. Landry, was born March 11, 1879 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. At a very early age, he was sent to Gilbert Academy, which was at that time located in Baldwin, LA. He later attended Fisk University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1902. He taught school until 1904, then enrolled in Meharry Medical College in Nashville and received his M.D. degree in 1908. After finishing medical school, Dr. Landry settled in Algiers, where he began practicing medicine. Dr. Landry prospered as a physician and devoted time and energy to community activities. Dr. Landry organized and directed the Osceloa Five vocal group, offered free medical checkups, and performed voluntarily as a probation officer, all influencing the naming of a public school for him. Dr. L.B. Landry died on January 21, 1934.
Erected by Freddie Marshall Foundation and L.B. Landry New Generation Historic Alumni Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list.
Location. 29° 56.575′ N, 90° 2.446′ W. Marker is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valentine Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Allen Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Allen Residence (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Naval Station (approx. ¾ mile away); Marcour Residence (approx. ¾ mile away); McDonoghville (approx. 0.8 miles away); Verret Plantation (approx. 0.8 miles away); Louis Prima (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Algiers.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 27, 2018
2. Dr. Lord Beaconsfield Landry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2018.
