Gramercy in St. James Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
A Day of Honor
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024
1. A Day of Honor Marker
In commemoration of the former site of the all black Colonial Elementary School.
The first new building devoted to colored education in St. James Parish.
Trailblazers responsible for the establishment of Colonial Elementary School are Dr. & Mrs. George P. Meade and Mrs. Tamer J. Cooper-Moore
As teacher, principal, and a mother away from home, they possessed a special love for all children.
1923-1967
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 30° 3.009′ N, 90° 41.093′ W. Marker is in Gramercy, Louisiana, in St. James Parish. Marker is on East Main Street (Louisiana Route 641 Spur) near Golden Grove Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gramercy LA 70052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colonial Sugars Refinery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Colonial Sugars Refinery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Golden Grove Plantation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gramercy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lutcher (approx. one mile away); Lutcher United Methodist Church (approx. one mile away); Bald Cypress (approx. 1˝ miles away); Willow (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gramercy.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 30, 2024
2. A Day of Honor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
