Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
1900-1909
ULL Walk of Honor
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
1. 1900-1909 Marker
Dr. Edwin L. Stephens, first president of SLII, planted oak trees on campus on January 1, 1901.
The first campus building, known initially as the Main Building, was completed in June 1901.
SLII opened on September 18, 1901, with 100 students
In 1903, 18 students were the first to graduate from SLII and the Alumni Association was formed.
The Vermillion student newspaper, was first published in 1904.
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° 1.111′ 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. 1898-1899 (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
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
2. 1900-1909 Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
3. 1900-1909 Marker
Walk of Honor Dedication plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
