Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Home Site of Charles P. Adams
Photographed by Wesley Harris
1. Home Site of Charles P. Adams Marker
Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 32° 31.107′ N, 92° 42.811′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Just south of main campus of Grambling State University. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. Property of Grambling State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 549 Main Street, Grambling LA 71245, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Allen Greene Normal and Industrial Bible Institute (approx. 1.1 miles away); Liberty Hill Baptist Association (approx. 1.2 miles away); Tommy Lee Agee (approx. 1.3 miles away); Loester "L.D." Land (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sarah Jane Richmond (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dr. Ruth Bradford (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups (approx. 1.3 miles away); Dr. Arthur Daniel "A.D." Smith, Jr. (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grambling.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Charles P. Adams House. National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
The Charles P. Adams House on the campus of Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The property is significant as the longtime residence of Charles Philip Adams, the founder of Grambling State University. Grambling State is one of seven HBCUs in the state of Louisiana.(Submitted on July 8, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana.)
2. University History. Grambling State University - University of Louisiana System Institution
The story of how Grambling State University came to existence is one of resilience. Like many public HBCUs, early administrators were determined to succeed amid formidable odds. This mindset of success manifested an impressive gallery of accomplished alumni across a spectrum of industries and professions.(Submitted on July 8, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Clear readable closeup photo of the marker • Can you help?
