Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Cavanaugh Hall of Science
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 28, 2019
1. Cavanaugh Hall of Science Marker
The Cavanaugh Hall of Science bears the name of Charles J. Cavanaugh, whose teaching career spanned 1945 to 1977 as professor of biology at his alma mater, Louisiana College. Prof Cavanaugh, as he was affectionately known, often lectured without notes. He exemplified the Christian faith in his life and pedagogy as he influenced students entering all walks of life, including those who became doctors, dentists, nurses, and science teachers. Prof Cavanaugh developed and directed an outstanding pre-med program from which over ninety percent of students who applied to medical, dental, and veterinary schools were accepted. Built in 1969 and named in 1974 to honor Prof Cavanaugh, the facility contains offices, classrooms, and laboratories for biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and nursing.
Erected by Louisiana College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine.
Location. 31° 19.652′ N, 92° 25.677′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on College Boulevard
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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: Donahue Ferry Road (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Jimmie Davis (about 500 feet away); In Honor and Memory of Louisiana College Students (about 600 feet away); Richard W. Norton Memorial Library (about 700 feet away); Alexandria Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louisiana College (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1100 Block Main Street
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 29, 2019
2. Cavanaugh Hall of Science Marker
More about this marker. Located on the Louisiana College campus.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2019.
