Edward R. Jones
Edward R. Jones was sworn in for his second consecutive term as the 7th mayor of the city of Grambling on December 30, 2014. He previously served two terms on the Grambling City Council and as Mayor Pro Tempore during his second term as councilman. His focus on economic development and enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Grambling led to the establishment of the Legends Square commercial district.
Prior to becoming an elected official, Mayor Jones
served as a professor of English at Grambling
State University and he held the position of
President of the World Conference of Mayors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics.
Location. 32° 32.278′ N, 92° 42.827′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. Marker is on Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles Interstate 20. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Legends Avenue, 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. Martha Woodard Andrus (here, next to this marker); Calvin A. Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); John Williams, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles (here, next to this marker); Richard L. Ludley
this page online
More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
