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

Edward R. Jones

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

1. Edward R. Jones Marker

Inscription.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It

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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: 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 (here, next to this marker); Richard J. Joseph Gallot, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Ralph Allen Garr (here, next to this marker); Howard Davis (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. Edward R. Jones Marker

Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square image. Click for full size.

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 June 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.