Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
1930-1939
ULL Walk of Honor
1930 enrollment 918-number of faculty 58.
The first Camellia Pageant was held in 1934.
Dr. Edwin Stephens, first president of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, retired in January 1938. He died on November 5, 1938.
Lether E Frazar was named SLI's second president in January 1938.
SLI's campus grew dramatically with the construction of more than a dozen buildings.
Erected 2000 by Alumni and Friends of the University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 30° 12.911′ N, 92° 1.117′ 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. 1940-1949 (here, next to this marker); 1910-1919 (a few steps from this marker); 1920-1929 (a few steps from this marker); 1950-1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1898-1899 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1900-1909 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1960-1969 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1980-1989 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.