Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Leon Whittaker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
1. Dr. Leon Whittaker Marker
Dr. Leon Whittaker had a distinguished career in Education, produced scholarly and Christian writings, and was known for his expertise in Career Counseling and Placement, Dean of Students, Vice President of Student Affairs, Interim Dean of Education and Dean of Graduate Studies. He was also an alderman and first treasurer for the Town of Grambling. He worked with numerous local and parish organizations and pastored a church. One of his shining achievements was establishing a community prayer ministry in 1989 that met continuously for twenty-nine years and for leading Grambling's gathering in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Dr Whittaker attributes his success to the divine direction of God.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education.
Location. 32° 32.276′ N, 92° 42.823′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It can be reached from Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles south of Interstate 20, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Arthur D. Smith, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Dr. Alice Brown Smith (here, next to this marker); Dr. Earl Lester Cole
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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. Dr. Leon Whittaker Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020
3. Grambling Walk of Fame
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
