Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Richard L. Ludley
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
1. Richard L. Ludley Marker
As a Grambling native, Richard Ludley served as mayor of Grambling from 1985 until 1994. He helped to organize Grambling's volunteer fire department and served as a volunteer fireman followed by six years of service as fire chief. He volunteered his time to many civic organizations and served as a Grambling alderman for nearly twelve years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics.
Location. 32° 32.279′ N, 92° 42.828′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It is on Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles south of Interstate 20, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 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: Richard J. Joseph Gallot, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Reverend Julius A. Mansfield (here, next to this marker); John Williams, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Martha Woodard Andrus (here, next to this marker); Edward R. Jones (here, next to this marker); Willie Brown (here, next to this marker); Junious "Buck" Buchanan (here, next to this marker); Willie Davis (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grambling.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
2. Richard L. Ludley Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
3. Walk of Fame/Legends Square
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
