Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Rex Ingram
Dean of American black actors
| | (1895-1969) | |
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
1. Rex Ingram Marker
A Corsicana native, Rex (Clifford) Ingram was the son of Mack and Mamie Ingram. He graduated from Northwestern University before launching his brilliant acting career, which spanned 50 years. Ingram made his screen debut during the era of silent movies in a 1918 "Tarzan" film. He won widespread acclaim for his famous portrayal of "De Lawd" in the 1936 film "Green Pastures." Ingram also appeared on the Broadway stage and in several television productions, bringing his skill and dignity to every performance. He died and was buried in California.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7215.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 32° 5.922′ N, 96° 27.358′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of G W Jackson Avenue and N 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on G W Jackson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 G W Jackson Ave, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American 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 Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Former Site of the Fred Douglass - G.W. Jackson School (here, next to this marker); First Independent Baptist Church of Corsicana (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (G.W.) Jackson (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. Will Coleman, Sr.
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2026
2. Rex Ingram Marker
Marker is on the left; Former Site of Fred Douglass - G.W. Jackson School marker (11614) is on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
