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Charles P. Adams

LA. Highway 1, Brusly, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 10.2012", -91° 14' 40.8012"
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July 21, 1873 ? June 27, 1961

Charles Philip Adams, Brusly native and Tuskegee Institute graduate, followed Booker T. Washington?s advice to travel to North Louisiana to develop a school. On November 1, 1901, Adams founded and opened the school in Lincoln Parish which in 1974 became known as Grambling State University. Adams maintained his residence at the school until his death, only returning to Brusly for visits.

Last updated: 4/9/2016 15:11:28
   
     
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