Scotlandville in Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
Erected by The Southern University Class of 1947.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1837.
Location. 30° 31.241′ N, 91° 11.809′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Scotlandville. Marker is on Leon Netterville Drive south of James J Prestage Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on Scott's Bluff on the campus of Southern University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell (here, next to this marker); Southern University (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi River (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott's Bluff (about 300 feet away); Lou Brock (approx. half a mile away); AW "Ace" Mumford (approx. half a mile away); Bobby Phills (approx. half a mile away); Avery Johnson (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2015. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 5, 2015, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 2. submitted on December 17, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.