Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Louisiana College
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 24, 2017
1. Louisiana College Marker
The roots of Louisiana College extend to schools at Mount Lebanon (Bienville Parish) and Keachie (DeSoto Parish), founded in the 1850's by north Louisiana Baptists. By the end of the nineteenth century the Louisiana Baptist Convention (LBC) assumed control over both institutions and at the same time began to plan for a more centrally located college. In January 1906, the Education Commission of the LBC voted in favor of this site over land offered in Alexandria, and on October 3rd of the same year Louisiana College opened with 19 students and 3 faculty members. In 1909 the school became coeducational. After a devastating fire on January 3, 1911, sentiment arose among some Baptist leaders for relocation of the college, but later in the year at a special session of the LBC delegates voted overwhelmingly to rebuild at the Pineville site. In 1923 Louisiana College became one of the first colleges in the state to receive accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools.
Erected 1988 by Central Cities Development Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 19.529′ N, 92° 25.611′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in 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, the Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Alexandria Hall (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Alexandria Hall (a few steps from this marker); In Honor and Memory of Louisiana College Students (within shouting distance of this marker); G. Earl Guinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard W. Norton Memorial Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Jimmie Davis (about 300 feet away); Martin Performance Arts Center (MPAC) (about 300 feet away); Hixson Student Center (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.
More about this marker. Located on the National Register of Historic Places "Alexandria Hall" building.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 24, 2017
2. Louisiana College Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2017.
