Oak Grove in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Plaza
Dr. Robert Guthrie Jarrell, Jr.
December 12, 1928 - July 12, 2017
Dr. Robert Guthrie Jarrell, Jr. was born in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana and grew up in Epps, Louisiana where his parents owned the pharmacy. He became a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and delivered literally thousands of present citizens of northeast Louisiana and elsewhere. He functioned as chief of staff of St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe Louisiana. He was an ardent supporter of Louisiana Tech University and donated many thousands of dollars to the athletic department. He was instrumental in actuating the groundswell of activity development and getting national recognition leading Poverty Point to becoming the UNESCO Poverty Point World Heritage Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 32° 51.638′ N, 91° 23.42′ W. Marker is in Oak Grove, Louisiana, in West Carroll Parish. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 2) and Constitution Avenue (State Highway 17), on the right on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 E Main St, Oak Grove LA 71263, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tony Joe White (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farming With Plows (approx. 10.9 miles away); Farming By Hand (approx. 10.9 miles away); The Barn (approx. 10.9 miles away); Gin Office (approx. 11 miles away); Hood Home Plantation (approx. 11 miles away); Galloway Place Mound (approx. 11.1 miles away); Julice Mound (approx. 15.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.