Brusly in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Historic Lukeville School
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 31, 2015
1. Historic Lukeville School Marker
Established by Luke Billups in 1887 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Lukeville School has provided elementary education since its founding. In addition to serving the Lukeville community, it also served black students from nearby areas. Building in front was erected in 1950.
(Smaller additional plaque)
Lukeville School Historic Marker
Erected and dedicated under the leadership
of Cynthia W. Thomas, Principal
November 16, 2005
Erected 2005 by Lukeville Upper Elementary School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1756.
Location. 30° 22.931′ N, 91° 14.869′ W. Marker is in Brusly, Louisiana, in West Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is on Vaughn Drrive north of Lukeville Lane (Louisiana Highway 989-1), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6141 Hwy 1 South, 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. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Herbert Osborn Dickerson (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Brusly Town Hall Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles P. Adams (approx. 0.3 miles away); Open Sugar Kettles
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, July 31, 2015
2. Historic Lukeville School and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
