Administered by Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum 6200 Burden Lane Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808
Located at Louisiana State University Burden Research Plantation Essen Lane at I-10 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808
Date:
Commissioned in 1926.; Installed in 1927
Notes:
Louisiana State University, Rural Life Museum, 1988.
Image on file.
(Inscribed:) Schuler/26//J.ARTHUR LimeRick Co./Balto.Md. (Bronze plaque mounted on base:) Erected By The/CITY OF NATCHITOCHES/In Greatful Recognition of The/Arduous And Faithful Service Of/THE GOOD DARKIES OF LOUISIANA/Donated By/J.L.Bryan/1927. signed Founders mark appears.
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Summary:
A black man is standing with his head slightly bowed and his hat in his right hand.