In 1992, Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old exchange student from Japan,
was shot and killed when he accidentally approached
the wrong house on his way to a party in Baton Rouge.
In his memory, the Hattoris, the Yoshi Coalition, and Yoshi's host . . . — — Map (db m160537) HM
A native of New Orleans, Aeneas Williams arrived at
Southern University after turning down an Ivy League
scholarship to Dartmouth College. Williams joined the
SU Football program during his junior year and tied for the
NCAA record in . . . — — Map (db m202249) HM
Avery Johnson arrived at Southern University eager to
prove he belonged as a Division I athlete. After news of
Johnson humbling members of the varsity squad in an
on-campus pickup game reached head coach Ben Jobe,
the St. Augustine High School . . . — — Map (db m200148) HM
For 25 years, Arnett "Ace W. Mumford led Southern University
to a 169-57-14 record, 11 SWAC titles, and five Black College
national titles. He produced 35 All-Americans in that time
span and is widely revered as a phenomenal teacher . . . — — Map (db m199300) HM
In Memory of Baron Keith Jackson A Southern Lab Graduate who set a national football record in high school with 62 interceptions; was a freshman All American at the University of Pittsburgh and completed his collegiate career at Southern . . . — — Map (db m199492) HM
Ben Jobe is revered as the architect of Southern's
revolutionary offensive style basketball which earned
his team the name "Runnin, Gunnin Jaguars. In 12 years
at Southern University, Ben Jobe compiled a 209-141 record,
led the Jaguars to the . . . — — Map (db m200652) HM
Bob Love overcame a debilitating speech impediment to become a
pioneer for future Southern University basketball players to reach
the NBA. As a two-time All-American and a three-time All SWAC
Love finished his career as Southern's all-time . . . — — Map (db m202611) HM
From Southern Laboratory School to Southern University, and
on to the NBA, Bobby Phills is largely regarded as the best
3-point shooter in Southern University history. As a senior in
1990-91, Phills led the nation with an average of 4.39 . . . — — Map (db m199301) HM
As a student-athlete, Johnson became only the third Southern
athlete to win an indoor NCAA Division I national title when he
captured the long jump crown in 2003 with a best leap of 8.28m
(27-2). After overcoming an injury that ended his . . . — — Map (db m199583) HM
Born the eldest of three daughters to Rev. and Mrs. Richard E.
Brogdon, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell received a B.A. from
Allen University and an M.A. from Atlanta University.
Dr. Purnell served as the Sixteenth International President
of Alpha . . . — — Map (db m199187) HM
A New Orleans native, Isiah Robertson starred at
Southern University, then became a six-time Pro Bowl
linebacker in a hard-hitting 12-year NFL career. Southern's
first College Division All-America pick in 1970, Robertson
was the Los Angeles . . . — — Map (db m200641) HM
After a two-year stint at Meridian Community College,
Jacklyn Winfield transferred to Southern University in 2000 and
became an overnight sensation. During her two-year career, the
silky-smooth guard led Southern to the 2001 SWAC regular . . . — — Map (db m200293) HM
As a sophomore, Lou Brock hit for a .500 average.
Keeping this momentum during his junior year, he was part
of the Southern University team that won the NAIA baseball
championship. Brock was subsequently selected for the U.S.
baseball team in . . . — — Map (db m199584) HM
When Mel Blount entered the NFL in 1970 his physical stature
set a new standard for the cornerback position. During his
college career at Southern, Blount was twice named to the
Southwestern Athletic Conference first team. During his
junior . . . — — Map (db m199586) HM
The Mississippi River - One of the longest rivers in North America - is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Mississippi. At certain points on the southernmost section, the river is one mile wide.The Mississippi River is one of . . . — — Map (db m111611) HM
This beacon identified Baton Rouge's first Municipal Airport
located at Government St. and Lobdell Rd. It was used during the
"Golden Age of Aviation" that followed Charles Lindbergh's 1927
Transatlantic flight and fostered the modern commercial . . . — — Map (db m234777) HM
Upon his arrival to Baton Rouge in 1993, Pete Richardson
ushered in the golden era of Southern University Football
compiling 128 wins during a 17-year career. Richardson,
affectionately known as "Coach Pete won six SWAC titles
and four HBCU . . . — — Map (db m199673) HM
In memory of P.B.S. Pinchback, the first African American governor in U.S. history. Pinchback, Governor of Louisiana from Dec. 9, 1872 to Jan. 13, 1873, was born free on May 10, 1837. He was a Union Army Officer during the Civil War. In 1868, . . . — — Map (db m85026) HM
In the modern era of collegiate sports, no player in Southern
University history garnered more respect and admiration
than the NCAA All-American and MLB All Star, Rickie Weeks Jr.
Once an overlooked yet talented prospect, Weeks came to
Southern . . . — — Map (db m203749) HM
Rodney Milburn overcame asthma as a child to join fellow
Southern University Track and Field legend Willie Davenport
as an Olympic gold medalist. Milburn was dominant as a
track star during his career at Southern. Among the world
records he set . . . — — Map (db m202250) HM
Roger Cador finished with a coaching career record of 913-597-1.
He had earned 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships,
a dozen 30-win seasons, 11 NCAA regional appearances, and three
regional wins. He had coached 10 All-Americans and . . . — — Map (db m201212) HM
This bluff is believed to have been named for Dr. William Bernard Scott, who bought the property from Lelia Skipwith in 1839. She was the daughter of Fulwar Skipwith, governor of the 1810 West Florida republic and widow of Thomas Bolling Robertson, . . . — — Map (db m85027) HM
This institution was established in 1880 under an 1879 constitutional mandate to educate "persons of color". It was originally located in New Orleans, being one of the first colleges for blacks to receive Federal land scrip funds for agriculture and . . . — — Map (db m85680) HM
First State institution of learning for Blacks. Founded in New Orleans in 1880, as State declared college. Became land grant college in 1890, moved to Baton Rouge in 1914. Founder and first president, Dr. J. S. Clark, native of Louisiana. — — Map (db m87221) HM
Willie Davenport embodied the indomitable will and relentless
spirit of Southern University's greatest athletes. Davenport enrolled
at Southern University in Baton Rouge after his discharge from the
U.S. Army and was ranked the No. 1 in the . . . — — Map (db m199540) HM
Bayou Fountain was once connected to the Mississippi River when springtime flooding flowed over the natural levees just below downtown Baton Rouge, entering the swamps to the east of the river. Bayou is a word used frequently to describe . . . — — Map (db m111819) HM
Interconnectedness is an integral part of life for Bluebonnet Swamp, which helps to alleviate floods and serve as a filter for sediment and pollutants from the surrounding areas. Bluebonnet Swamp is a combination cypress-tupelo swamp and . . . — — Map (db m111780) HM
The area around the swamp was settled over 200 years ago. This 101 acre Louisiana swamp and surrounding highland terrace escarpment is preserved for education and recreation. — — Map (db m97685) HM
Ben Hur Road to Seigan Lane first area settled under Spain by Germans, upon signing of treaty by England and Spain. Where road began. Georg Kleinpeter site, original claimant. Leader in agriculture who grew sugar cane with success, first time on . . . — — Map (db m94075) HM
The Bluebonnet Swamp is believed to be about 225 years old. A small stream existed at the site before the swamp was formed. Willow trees and Buttonbrush shrubs were probably common along the stream. It is possible that the stream was transformed . . . — — Map (db m133999) HM
This ravine cutting into the Mississippi River escarpment, contains the last vestiges of upland hardwoods that stretch down the river from the north. Upland hardwoods covered this area before the Bluebonnet Swamp was formed approximately 225 years . . . — — Map (db m115451) HM
In the 1970's much of the park you are about to enter was mined as part of a commercial sand and gravel operation. Through this process the area was logged and stripped of its nutritious topsoil. The land that had once been a viable hardwood forest . . . — — Map (db m111771) HM
Parent soil material along the Comite includes quartz and sand crystals, which differ significantly from the alluvial mud that characterizes the Mississippi River Basin.The Comite River begins in East and West Feliciana parishes and joins the . . . — — Map (db m111589) HM
Named for the Greenwell family, a resort with a hotel, pavilion and cottages was developed here in the 1850's with stage service to and from Baton Rouge. General John C. Breckinridge's Confederate troops camped here in August 1862. The hotel burned . . . — — Map (db m85681) HM
Worshiping Catholics have gathered at this site since 1898. St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church was established with funds raised by Amelia Landry and built on land donated by Talbot Richard. It became St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish in 1962. Guided . . . — — Map (db m85313) HM
In May 1863 Union forces
commanded by General
Nathaniel P. Banks laid siege
to the Confederate stronghold
at Port Hudson, just west of
here. The Confederates under
General Franklin Gardner
inflicted heavy casualties
on Banks' army . . . — — Map (db m133735) HM
On this site for approximately 75 years, a significant landmark existed that educated and developed precious lives of thousands of individuals in this area. Donated in 1906 by the families, Lea nd Browning, Pride Consolidated School started in 1907 . . . — — Map (db m136962) HM
In 1917, Taylor M.E. Church was founded as the
first Methodist church in Scotlandville (nee:
Scotland) by twelve visionary African-American
Methodists. In 1922, the name changed to
Camphor Memorial M.E. Church. In 1968, its
current name was . . . — — Map (db m163429) HM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. Government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m93325) HM
On May 21, 1863, a two-story building near this site housing Youngs store and the Plains Masonic Lodge was the center of a battle between Colonel William R. Miles Legion comprised of Confederate troops from Louisiana and units of General C.C. . . . — — Map (db m93475) HM
We will not forget
those who served our
country and gave all
Greater love hath no man
than this that a man
lay down his life for
his friend
John 15:13 — — Map (db m93327) WM
This Tree Dedicated by the Veterans Administration in 1976 to America's Medal of Honor Recipients who helped Make this Bicentennial Observance possible by Gallantry Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. — — Map (db m129212) WM
Fall of Port Hudson In May 1863, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks landed 30,000 soldiers at Bayou Sara north of Port Hudson. A force of 7,500 men commanded by Confederate Gen. Franklin Gardner held the Mississippi River stronghold. General Banks' . . . — — Map (db m129210) HM
Seven miles west is site of anchor fort controlling Mississippi. Here 6500 Confederates held 30,000 Union troops May 21 until July 8, 1863. Fall of Port Hudson opened river, hastening fall of Confederacy. — — Map (db m91993) HM
Delegates from the Districts of Baton Rouge, Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa-Tchefuncte met near here on July 25-27 and August 13-15, 1810, John Rhea presiding, and set forth their grievances under Spanish rule. The meeting led to the . . . — — Map (db m132956) HM
Although several families settled in this area as early as the latter part of the eighteenth century, the community of Zachary was not established until 1884 when the Louisville, New Orleans, and Texas Railroad located a station on the farm of . . . — — Map (db m132844) HM
