Scotlandville in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Southern University
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 30° 31.259′ N, 91° 11.829′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Scotlandville. Marker is at the intersection of Leon Netterville Drive and James J Prestage Street, on the right when traveling south on Leon Netterville Drive. On Campus of Southern University on Scotts Bluff. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70813, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi River (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott's Bluff (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell (within shouting distance of this marker); Lou Brock (approx. half a mile away); AW "Ace" Mumford (approx. half a mile away); Avery Johnson (approx. half a mile away); Bobby Phills (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on July 18, 2015. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2015. 2. submitted on December 17, 2017. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.