Joseph S. & F.G Clark - Baton Rouge, LA
N 30° 31.214 W 091° 11.790
15R E 673043 N 3377817
Graves are located on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. They are located on Scott's Bluff, a very picturesque and peaceful area of the campus.
Waymark Code: WM86BJ
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2010
Views: 2
The graves are for the Clark family. Dr. Joseph Samuel Clark (June 7, 1871 - October 27, 1944) was the first President of the Southern University at Baton Rouge.
Octavia Head Clark (September 27, 1880 - April 29, 1959) was the wife of Dr. Joseph clark and mother of...
Felton Grandison Clark (October 13, 1903 - July 5, 1970) F.G. Clark was the son of Joseph Samuel Clark and was also the second President of the Southern University at Baton Rouge.
Between the father/son at the helm, the University saw enrollment soar from 500 to over 10,000 and at least 37 of the 114 current buildings were built. Dr. Joseph Clark was president from 1914 - 1938. His son, Felton G. Clark from 1938 - 1969.
These are the only graves on campus.
Description:
The first Baton Rouge Campus of Southern University President.
His son, the Second President of the University.
Date of birth: 06/07/1871
Date of death: 10/27/1944
Area of notoriety: Education
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: As long as campus is opened to public.
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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