Autrey House - Built 1849 - Oldest restored dogtrot log house in Lincoln Parish. Built on 200 acres by Absalom Autrey and his wife Elizabeth Norris Autrey after they moved from Selma, Alabama in 1848. Listed on the National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m237488) HM
Built 1901 by Fred Dubach of Wisconsin. He established one of largest lumber companies in South here, 1899. Town soon developed. Dubach Lumber Co. and home later sold to T. L. James who lived here until 1921. House owned and occupied by Trammel . . . — — Map (db m221107) HM
Lorraine Nobles Howard, a pioneering local business woman and philanthropist, donated a large part of her estate to Louisiana Methodist Children's Home upon her death in 1977. Her bequest included several tracts of property and represented the . . . — — Map (db m243966) HM
Mr. A.D. Smith, Sr., was a beloved educator, civic, religious
and political leader. In 1939, he began a teaching career
in Bienville Parish that spanned thirty-one years, including
serving as the first Principal of the GSU Laboratory School,
and . . . — — Map (db m157217) HM
Bennie T. Woodard began his twenty-four
year tenure as Grambling's first mayor in
September 1953. Under his leadership
Grambling achieved Village then Town status
eventually, the status of the first incorporated
African American municipality . . . — — Map (db m150421) HM
Calvin, Wilkerson was a
renowned entrepreneur and a caring
and compassionate member of the Grambling
community. Wilkerson was one of the first
African Americans to serve on the Lincoln
Parish School Board and he worked to get
blacks . . . — — Map (db m150730) HM
Mrs. Charlene Sims Greene faithfully served the City
of Grambling as an employee for 45 years as secretary,
clerk treasurer, and administrative assistant. She started
her career under the first visionary, Mayor B.T. Woodard,
and council, and . . . — — Map (db m159404) HM
In 1901, the North Louisiana Colored
Farmers Relief Association asked the
Tuskegee Institute's Booker T. Washington to
find a man capable of setting up an agricultural
and industrial school in North Louisiana.
Charles P Adams was that man. . . . — — Map (db m160083) HM
Charlie Joiner graduated from
Grambling State University in 1969 and
was drafted in the fourth round by the
American Football League's Houston Oilers.
He retired with the most career receptions,
receiving yards and games played of any
wide . . . — — Map (db m159994) HM
Collie J. Nicholson, Grambling's
first sports information director, wrote the
school right into the national consciousness
and he did it with nothing more than a
battered typewriter and a big heart. Nicholson
served as Sports Information . . . — — Map (db m159997) HM
Conrad Hutchinson Jr. arrived in Grambling
in 1952 and had a plan to make the Grambling
College Marching Band the "Best Band In the
Land". It didn't happen overnight and it certainly
wasn't easy, but "Hutch” and his staff began
molding . . . — — Map (db m160008) HM
Douglas L. Williams, a Zachary,
Louisiana native, is best known for his MVP
performance in Super Bowl XXII while
playing for the Washington Redskins against
the Denver Broncos. He was the first African
American quarterback to win the Super . . . — — Map (db m160422) HM
Dr. Alice Brown Smith began her career in the
Grambling College teacher education program in 1957,
after serving as a Jeanes Supervisor for over ten years
in Mississippi, a special class of Black educators in the
South. At Grambling, she . . . — — Map (db m158528) HM
A.D.'s career as a Grambling City Alderman, community
leader, teacher, & educational admin. spanned 40 years.
He was elected City Councilman in 1985, following in the
footsteps of his father, A.D. Smith Sr. Later, like his father, he
became . . . — — Map (db m160421) HM
Dr. Earl Lester Cole was a man of enormous integrity and
credibility who devoted his entire professional career to
Grambling State University spanning nearly half a century,
and he also contributed much to the growth of the
Grambling community. . . . — — Map (db m151942) HM
Dr. Johnson was the 3rd president of Grambling State
Univ. In the span of 14 years, he brought a new dimension
of progress & enhancement to the university, with a 10-point
plan for improvement. He stabilized & doubled enrollment,
strengthened . . . — — Map (db m150974) HM
Dr. Leon Whittaker had a distinguished career in
Education, produced scholarly and Christian writings,
and was known for his expertise in Career Counseling
and Placement, Dean of Students, Vice President of
Student Affairs, Interim Dean of . . . — — Map (db m158529) HM
Dr. Ruth Bradford had a distinguished career in
religion, business, education, philanthropy and
politics and was noted for her community spirit.
She also had a pioneering spirit that made her a
"Woman of Firsts” - the first woman to be . . . — — Map (db m159018) HM
Beginning in 1941, Eddie G. Robinson spent
fifty-six years as head football coach at Grambling
State University. He sent more than 200 players
into the pros -four of which have been inducted
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On October . . . — — Map (db m160085) HM
Edward R. Jones was sworn in for his second
consecutive term as the 7th mayor of the city of
Grambling on December 30, 2014. He previously
served two terms on the Grambling City Council
and as Mayor Pro Tempore during his second
term as . . . — — Map (db m150942) HM
Nicknamed "The Big Cat,” Mr. Ernie Ladd was an American
Collegiate professional football player & professional
wrestler. A standout athlete in high school, Ladd attended
Grambling State University on a basketball scholarship
before being . . . — — Map (db m159409) HM
Frederick Hobdy was the
winningest coach in Louisiana collegiate
basketball history with 572 victories between
1957 and 1986. His teams won 7 Southwestern
Athletic Conference titles and the National
Athletic Intercollegiate . . . — — Map (db m150350) HM
Henry Louis Dyer (born in Baton Rouge, LA) is a
former Grambling College All-American, as well as,
American football running back in the National Football
League for the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington
Redskins. He was Grambling's leading . . . — — Map (db m159016) HM
Basketball Great Howard, Mr. Davis, came to Grambling
with All-District and All-State honors earned as a point
guard during his years at Scotlandville High School.
Coach Fred Hobdy recruited Howard and waited eagerly
for him to arrive to . . . — — Map (db m159531) HM
James "Shack” Harris led
Grambling to SWAC championships in
each of his four years as quarterback and
was named MVP of the 1967 Orange Blossom
Classic. Drafted by the AFL's Buffalo Bills, he
became the first black player to start a . . . — — Map (db m159995) HM
John "Porky" Williams, Jr. served
as mayor of Grambling for two terms from
1995 until 2002. Before becoming mayor,
Williams served as alderman under the
leadership of Mayor B.T. Woodard. During
his tenure as mayor, he sought the best
for . . . — — Map (db m150590) HM
Grambling's early development was centered
around a small sawmill owned by a millright
named Judson Hartwell Grambling, a
European American for whom the town and
university are named. Around 1884, Judson
bought land in the area that would . . . — — Map (db m150342) HM
Junious "Buck" Buchanan played both
offense and defense at Grambling. In 1963,
Buchanan was the first player chosen in
the first AFL draft by the Dallas Texans which
later became the Kansas City Chiefs. A
dominant lineman in his day, for eight . . . — — Map (db m159533) HM
LaFayette Fate Richmond was born in 1864
& led the establishment of the North Louisiana
Colored Agricultural Relief Association. The
goal was to promote economic self-sufficiency
for African Americans and racial uplift through
Vocational . . . — — Map (db m150375) HM
In 1882 sixteen churches met at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Knowles, Louisiana about three miles north of Grambling to establish the Liberty Hill Baptist Association, an organization of churches in north-central Louisiana. The Association brought . . . — — Map (db m234403) HM
Loester "L.D.” Land spent forty years as an educator,
civic and church leader. Though his contributions to
black education will always be remembered, one of his
most notable contributions was his effort to strengthen
the voting power & . . . — — Map (db m159017) HM
Founded in 1906 by T. A. Howard, I. W. Howell, L. W. Perry, Horace Williams, W. A. Garner, B. A. Howell, J. A. Douglass, E. M. Howell, J. S. Johnson & C. H. Land. Summer programs for education and cultural interests. Declined after the local college . . . — — Map (db m234404) HM
Martha Woodard Andrus served as
Grambling's mayor from 2003 until 2010.
Woodard Andrus' achievement of becoming
mayor of Grambling was a history-making feat.
She followed in the footsteps of her father B.T.
Woodard, who became Grambling's . . . — — Map (db m150728) HM
Mr. Earnie Miles was widely known for his pioneering
career at KNOE-TV in Monroe, Louisiana as the first
black news reporter and host of the "Earnie Miles
Gospel Show” which began in 1980. The show was
the most watched gospel show in the . . . — — Map (db m150962) HM
Mr. Levis Jackson moved to Grambling, Louisiana in
the early 1930s. He reached many milestones with the
growing Town of Grambling and his contributions will
long be felt. He was the first Police Chief after the
incorporation of Grambling, a . . . — — Map (db m160420) HM
Mrs. Ruby Lee Weekly Billups, a native of Vidalia, LA,
arrived on the campus of Grambling College on
September 10, 1947. Her employment in the Registrar's
Office began her freshman year. She graduated magna
cum laude with a B.S. degree in . . . — — Map (db m159403) HM
Paul "Tank" Younger, a Grambling,
Louisiana native, played college football at
Grambling State University and was the first
player from a historically black university to
play professional football. In 1955, "Tank"
became the last player named . . . — — Map (db m159996) HM
Mr. Ralph "Scooney” Garr was 22 years old when he broke
into the big leagues in 1968 w/ the Atlanta Braves. In 1967,
he led both the Grambling Tigers & the National Assoc. for
Intercollegiate Athletics with a .585 batting average & . . . — — Map (db m159507) HM
R.W.E Jones, affectionately known as "Prez", was
President of Grambling State University from 1936
until his retirement in 1977. He was the second
president of the historically black university.
Jones began his career at Grambling . . . — — Map (db m150362) HM
Reverend Mansfield served as
mayor of Grambling from 1977 to 1981
His main focus was on the connection
between community, university and
government. He served as a counselor
at Grambling State University and also
served on the Lincoln Parish . . . — — Map (db m150446) HM
Richard J. Gallot, Sr. is a well-known,
successful entrepreneur who served as
Grambling's mayor from 1981 to 1985.
His parish and government positions
included serving as a Grambling City
Councilman; Constable, Ward II, Lincoln
Parish; member . . . — — Map (db m150943) HM
As a Grambling native,
Richard Ludley served as mayor of
Grambling from 1985 until 1994. He helped
to organize Grambling's volunteer fire
department and served as a volunteer fireman
followed by six years of service as fire chief.
He . . . — — Map (db m150668) HM
Mr. Robert M. "Bob” Hopkins was an American basketball
player and coach. He played college basketball at
Grambling State University where he scored 3,759 points
(averaging 29.8 pointed per game in his career). One of
his cousins, . . . — — Map (db m159506) HM
Mrs. Rosetta Days began her career as an educator in
Webster Parish in the fields of language arts, social
studies, & adult education. At Grambling State University,
she was an Assistant Professor, Academic Counselor, and
Director of the High . . . — — Map (db m160419) HM
Sarah Jane Richmond, born in 1869, was appointed as
Grambling's first Postmistress on April 16, 1907, a post
she held for four years. She was also a founding
member of Grambling's first Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star in 1944. Sarah's . . . — — Map (db m159071) HM
Mr. Siscro McCarty was an educator who came to
Lincoln Parish in the 1960s. He earned his way through
the ranks until he became Assistant Principal.of Ruston
High School, Principal of Ruston Junior High School &
finally, Supervisor of Student . . . — — Map (db m160418) HM
The Honorable Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson: a Grambling
native who was an attorney and member of the Louisiana
House of Representatives from 1992-2000, representing
District 11. She served as the Vice Chair of the Health &
Welfare Committee, served . . . — — Map (db m159407) HM
Thomas Morehead is a native of Monroe, Louisiana,
and a graduate of Grambling State University. Instead
of a career in teaching, Morehead took a leap of faith for
an uncertain shot at learning the automotive business
from the ground up. In . . . — — Map (db m159014) HM
Tommie Lee Agee was a star at Grambling College and
a Major League Baseball center fielder. He signed with
the Cleveland Indians in 1962, and moved through the
ranks. In 1966, he earned the Rookie of the Year Award
and the Golden Glove Award. . . . — — Map (db m150991) HM
Mr. Vernell J. Delafosse was widely admired for his loyalty
to the community of Grambling and Grambling State
University. He sought out every opportunity to get involved
in the religious, civic and social affairs of the community
and was also . . . — — Map (db m157215) HM
Willie Brown's career with the
Denver Broncos and the Oakland Ralders
spanned sixteen seasons and 204 games
from 1963 through 1978. Willie Brown's
16-year NFL career vaulted him into the
Pro Football Hall of Fame in his
first year of . . . — — Map (db m159536) HM
Willie Davis played for the
Grambling State Tigers before being drafted
in the 15th round of the 1956 NFL Draft by
the Cleveland Browns. Willie Davis is
the award-winning defensive end for Vince
Lombardi's World Champion Green Bay
Packers and . . . — — Map (db m159537) HM
Willis Reed, Jr. dominated while at
Grambling State, formerly Grambling College,
leading the basketball team to one NAIA title
and three Southwestern Athletic Conference
Championships. Reed was selected in the
second round of the NBA Draft as . . . — — Map (db m159532) HM
The Ruston church was organized in 1884 by the Rev. Mr. J. A. McLees, pastor for the Vienna, Alabama and Vernon churches. The Gothic Revival style building was erected in 1923 by Mr. C. C. Davis during the pastorate of the Rev. Dr. S. E. McFadden. — — Map (db m196870) HM
In 1885, a school was established to provide Negro citizens an education in Ruston, Louisiana and was chartered in 1891. In 1892, the Ruston Normal Colored High School started. The school was destroyed by fire. In 1924-1925, it was rebuilt in the . . . — — Map (db m237163) HM
Chosen in 1889 as site for the Louisiana Chautauqua Society's Summer Program of education for teachers and culture for all. It flourished from 1891 to 1905. Many famous speakers lectured here. Forerunner of Louisiana Tech University. — — Map (db m221102) HM
Long before the white man came, Indians lived on this site, made burial mounds, searched for food, and left many artifacts for posterity. — — Map (db m195469) HM
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad Company passenger and freight depot. Built in 1883 as tracks were laid from Monroe and Shreveport. It drew the population center away from Vienna resulting in the town of Ruston. — — Map (db m195934) HM
A Louisiana Methodist Historic Site. Wesley Chapel's origins began as a brush arbor meeting site. The site was established soon after circuit rider Rev. Abraham Pipes moved to the area in 1811. The first church was built in the 1840s. The first . . . — — Map (db m195485) HM
Oldest house in Ruston. Built in Vienna in 1876, dismantled, and moved to Ruston in 1884. Victorian cottage style of cypress construction. First child in Ruston born here. Also known as old Dr. Harper home and A. C. Morris house. — — Map (db m199038) HM
Organized 1846 on Old Wire Road (Lincoln Parish Road No. 232) and relocated to this site c. 1858. Present building dates from c. 1870. Church land donated by Allen Causey in 1876. Existing cemetery land purchased from J. W. Williams in 1884. — — Map (db m196866) HM
Originally established in 1853 overlooking Bayou D'Arbonne. In this location since 1888, when present building constructed. This country store has been a community focal point. Unionville is the home of the Colvin family reunion. — — Map (db m138771) HM
The true settlement of Lincoln Parish began with the arrival from South Carolina of the Daniel Colvin family in 1809. Other branches of the Colvins came to this area during the 1850s and became the largest family of the region. — — Map (db m225352) HM
First road across north Louisiana wilderness. Began as Indian trail. Served as Monroe - Shreveport stage coach road as well as a pioneer route to Texas. After 1847 known as Wire Road because of parallel telegraph line. — — Map (db m138772) HM
First church in the North Louisiana hill country was formed nearby in 1821 by Rev. James Brinson and allied families who came from Tennessee. This group led early Baptist missionary efforts in north Louisiana. — — Map (db m225350) HM
Site of the original seat of government of Lincoln Parish which was created in 1873. Settlement of Vienna began in 1830's and town incorporated in 1848. Early business center of North Central Louisiana. First local post office known as . . . — — Map (db m195465) HM
