Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Hixson Student Center
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2025
1. Hixson Student Center Marker
Carroll and Elizabeth Hixson distinguished themselves as compassionate, kind, and generous servants of God. Carroll held a love for Louisiana College that began with his father and continues with his children and grandchildren. He was a WWII veteran, faithful churchman, successful businessman, and Louisiana College trustee. As a devoted wife of more than 50 years, Elizabeth's love for her children was limitless. She was a humble, gentle servant who lived for the glory of God, impacted countless lives, and valued all people equally. The Hixsons believed that everyone should have access to a Christian education. Their gift of the Hixson Student Center testifies to the unified hearts, shared convictions, and exemplary lives of Carroll and Elizabeth Hixson.
Erected 2019 by Louisiana Christian University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 19.482′ N, 92° 25.574′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It can be reached
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martin Performance Arts Center (MPAC) (within shouting distance of this marker); G. Earl Guinn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexandria Hall (about 300 feet away); a
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 26, 2025
2. Hixson Student Center & Marker
Looking south across the Louisiana Christian University campus central plaza.
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Also see . . . Honoring the Hixsons at Founders Day (Louisiana Christian University).
(By Norm Miller, October 25, 2019) Excerpt: Louisiana Christian University honored Carroll and Elizabeth Hixson on its annual Founders Day celebration by unveiling a historical marker outside the Hixson Student Center. The Center was named and dedicated in 1994.(Submitted on October 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Carroll Hixson was a long-time co-owner of Hixson Funeral Homes with multiple locations in the state, and for 56 years was a member at the First Baptist Church in Lake Charles, where he served in various roles that included deacon and Sunday school teacher. His love for Louisiana Baptists eventually led him to serve as a trustee with LCU for 28 years, including a stint as chairman. But the Hixson heritage at Louisiana Christian University goes back to 1907, when Carrolls father was an adjunct faculty member.
LCU President Dr. Rick Brewer expressed his gratitude toward the Hixson family, whose generational and material contributions to Louisiana Christian University support our Vision of Preparing Graduates and Transforming Lives.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
