Opelousas in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Rosa B. Scott (Anderson)

August 26, 2017

1. Rosa B. Scott (Anderson) Marker

Inscription.
On June 20, 1994, an assault occurred at Fairchild Air Force Base by a gunman during which 4 personnel were killed and 23 wounded. Rosa B., a civilian nurse at the base hospital, risked her life as a first responder to prevent further loss of life. Her courage and devotion to duty was acknowledged by a letter of commendation from Brigadier General Gary Voellger, USAF. Rosa B. also cared for troops wounded in the Vietnam Conflict and during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

At the request of U.S.Congressman George Nethercutt, the flag of the United States of America was flown over the Nation's Capitol to honor Rosa B. Anderson for her 33 years of service to the USAF on December 1, 1998 and officially presented to her on January 2, 1999.

At J.S. Clark High School, Rosa B. excelled as lead majorette, was a member of the Glee Club and Drama Group with a lead role in senior plays. She credits Mrs. Regina D. Tatum, a teacher, a coach and role model, along with her loving parents for her early development.

Rosa B. was also a pioneer, being the first African-American to dance live on KLFY-TV in Lafayette in 1958. She has truly made the people of Opelousas, her family and schoolmates proud of her.

ROSA B. SCOTT-ANDERSON
Class of 1958
Courage Confidence Compassion

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This memorial is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1999.

Location. 30° 31.899′ N, 92° 4.444′ W. Memorial is in Opelousas, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. It can be reached from East Landry Street (U.S. 190) east of South Academy Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 828 East Landry Street, Opelousas LA 70570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Louisiana’s Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J.S. Clark High School (here, next to this marker);

August 26, 2017

2. Rosa B. Scott (Anderson) Marker

Preston "Sweet" Fontenot (here, next to this marker); Doctor's Office (here, next to this marker); Venus House (a few steps from this marker); Le Vieux Village (a few steps from this marker); Opelousas Firsts and Famous/ Hall of Fame (a few steps from this marker); The Opelousas Post Militia of 1779 (a few steps from this marker); Acadian House / Pigeoneer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Opelousas.

J.S. Clark High School Memorial Walk image. Click for full size.

August 26, 2017

3. J.S. Clark High School Memorial Walk

Located in Le Vieux Village

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2017.