Lafayette in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
1980-1989
ULL Walk of Honor
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
1. 1980-1989 Marker
1980 enrollment 13,865 - number of faculty 565.
USL began developing University Research Park.
University officials helped Acadiana diversify its economy after the once dominate oil industry virtually collapsed due to a decline in world oil and natural gas markets.
A fund drive launched in 1984 raised $10 million in private funds.
The 12,800-seat Cajundome opened in 1986.
Erected by University of Louisiana Lafayette.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 30° 12.901′ N, 92° 1.214′ 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. 1970-1979 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1960-1969 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1950-1959 (about 400 feet away); 1930-1939 (about 500 feet away); 1940-1949 (about 500 feet away); 1910-1919 (about 500 feet away); 1920-1929 (about 600 feet away); 1898-1899 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lafayette.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
2. 1980-1989 Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 27, 2023
3. 1980-1989 Marker
Walk of Honor Dedication plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
