Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Bernie T. Woodard

First Mayor of Grambling

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

1. Bernie T. Woodard Marker

Inscription.
Bennie T. Woodard began his twenty-four year tenure as Grambling's first mayor in September 1953. Under his leadership Grambling achieved Village then Town status eventually, the status of the first incorporated African American municipality in Louisiana. He scaled the heights of many difficult obstacles to give leadership to the citizens of Grambling. He fought valiantly to strengthen the medical and economic resources of the community. In the greater Grambling area he served on the Lincoln Parish Police Jury as well as the Board of Law Enforcement Council for Northwest Louisiana, Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics.

Location. 32° 32.28′ N, 92° 42.83′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. Marker can be reached from Legends Avenue, 0.3 miles south of Interstate 20, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grambling LA 71245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. LaFayette Franklin "Fate" Richmond (here, next to this marker); Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Frederick Hobdy (here, next to this marker); Judson Hartwell Grambling (here,

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next to this marker); Reverend Julius A. Mansfield (here, next to this marker); Richard J. Joseph Gallot, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Paul "Tank" Younger (here, next to this marker); Collie J. Nicholson (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grambling.

More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

2. Bernie T. Woodard Marker

Grambling Walk of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

3. Grambling Walk of Fame

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.