Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr.
"Prez"
| | (August 6, 1905 - April 9, 1982) | |
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
1. Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr. Marker
R.W.E Jones, affectionately known as "Prez", was President of Grambling State University from 1936 until his retirement in 1977. He was the second president of the historically black university. Jones began his career at Grambling teaching chemistry, physics and mathematics. After becoming president in 1936, he led the school's transition to a teacher training college. Having been a former player himself, Jones launched the Grambling baseball team. He was also the dean of men and the college registrar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.
Location. 32° 32.281′ N, 92° 42.831′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It can be reached from Legends Avenue south of Interstate 20, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Legends Avenue, Grambling LA 71245, 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: LaFayette Franklin "Fate" Richmond (here, next to this marker); Frederick Hobdy (here, next to this marker); Bernie T. Woodard (here, next to this marker); Judson Hartwell Grambling (here, next to this marker); Reverend Julius A. Mansfield
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More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
2. Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr. Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
3. Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
