Brusly in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Charles P. Adams
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 31, 2015
1. Charles P. Adams Marker
July 21, 1873 – June 27, 1961
Charles Philip Adams, Brusly native and Tuskegee Institute graduate, followed Booker T. Washington’s advice to travel to North Louisiana to develop a school. On November 1, 1901, Adams founded and opened the school in Lincoln Parish which in 1974 became known as Grambling State University. Adams maintained his residence at the school until his death, only returning to Brusly for visits.
Erected by Town Of Brusly.
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 date for this entry is November 1, 1901.
Location. 30° 23.17′ N, 91° 14.68′ W. Marker is in Brusly, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is on State Highway 1 near St. Francis Street, on the left when traveling south. Town of Brusly Memorial Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brusly LA 70719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Open Sugar Kettles (here, next to this marker); Brusly, Louisiana (a few steps from this marker); New Brusly Town Hall Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Herbert Osborn Dickerson (within
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 31, 2015
2. Charles P. Adams Marker and Brusly Plaza
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2015. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
