Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
1898-1899
— ULL Walk Of Honor —
• Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute was established July 14, 1898.
State Senator Robert Martin, for whom the administrative building is named, authored the legislative act that created SLII.
• In 1899, the Board of Trustees was established.
Erected 2000 by Alumni and Friends of the University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 30° 12.931′ N, 92° 1.112′ W. Marker is in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Marker can be reached from East University Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 E University Ave, Lafayette LA 70504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1900-1909 (here, next to this marker); 1920-1929 (a few steps from this marker); 1910-1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1930-1939 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1940-1949 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1950-1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1960-1969 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Edwin L. Stephens (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.