Pine Bluff in Jefferson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Joseph Carter Corbin

1833-1911

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 13, 2012

1. Joseph Carter Corbin Marker

Inscription. In 1875, Joseph Corbin the son of former slaves, became the founder and principal of Branch Normal College (now UAPB) where he served until 1902. A profound mathematician, outstanding musician, linguist, and holder of bachelor and masters degrees from Ohio University, Corbin was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Industrial University (now the UA system). He later served as principal of Merrill School in Pine Bluff until the time of his death in 1911.

Erected by The Arkansas Black History Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 34° 14.533′ N, 92° 1.136′ W. Marker is in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. Marker is on University Drive (U.S. 79) 0.2 miles south of Watson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. University Drive is signed as "US-79 Branch" in this area. The marker is located near a flagpole. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pine Bluff AR 71601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph Bonne Cabin (approx. 1.2 miles away); Barraque Street (approx. 1.2 miles away); Boone-Murphy House / Union Strategy and Pine Bluff

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Auguste La noir de Serville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Battle of Pine Bluff (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Memorial to the War that United the North and South (approx. 1.3 miles away); Jefferson County First Court House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bayou Bartholomew (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Bluff.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 13, 2012

2. Joseph Carter Corbin Marker

Looking toward University Drive

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, December 13, 2012

3. Joseph Carter Corbin Marker

as seen from the flagpole

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,063 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2013, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.