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

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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. Marker 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.

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); Strand Theatre

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soul Men (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Jewish Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Caddo Parish Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texas Avenue Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hutchinson Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shreveport.

Also see . . .
1. Community Foundation Erects Historic Marker Honoring Notable Philanthropist, Justin Gras. (Submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Justin Vincent Gras at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, November 4, 2017

2. Justin Gras Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.