Downtown Riverfront in Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Justin Gras
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017
1. Justin Gras Marker
Opened in 1895, Justin Gras Grocery and Liquor here once stood as Shreveport's largest retail grocery business. Famous for saying "What is good for Shreveport is good for me," Gras gave to numerous causes, including a $2.3 million endowment to create what is today The Community Foundation of North Louisiana. The philanthropic legacy of Justin and Eugenie Gras continues today from this endowment to make our community a more vibrant place to live.
Erected by Community Foundation of North Louisiana.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 32° 30.653′ N, 93° 45.134′ W. Marker is in Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is in Downtown Riverfront. It is at the intersection of Texas Street (U.S. 79/80) and Common Street, on the right when traveling east on Texas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shreveport LA 71101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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 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: First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harkey Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shepherd/Blanchard Building (about 500 feet away); Selber Bros
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Also see . . .
1. Julian Gras of Shreveport and His Spirit(s) of Generosity. Those Pre-Pro Whiskey Men! website entry (Submitted on April 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Justin Vincent Gras. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Justin Vincent Gras
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017
3. Justin Gras Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
