Scotlandville

Images of America: Louisiana

by Rachel L. Emanuel, Ruby Jean Simms, Charles Vincent

A rural village that was once the entry point for the slave trade and home to a cotton plantation, Scotlandville became the largest majority African American town in Louisiana. Located in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish, Scotlandville's history is intricately tied to Southern University and A&M College System, the only historically black university system in the United States. Southern University relocated from New Orleans to the bluff of the Mississippi River on the western edge of Scotlandville in 1914. The story of the university and town is a tale of triumph and struggle in the midst of racism, inequality, and oppression. Presented through the theme of firsts in businesses, churches, schools, residential developments, environmental issues, politics, social organizations, and community service, Images of America: Scotlandville focuses on the people who shaped the community economically, politically, socially, and culturally.

130 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2015

Reviews

[Cynthia Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this historical masterpiece on Scotlandville

I currently work in Scotlandville at a nonprofit organization and prior to me working in Scotlandville, I didn't know much about the area other than its the home of The Southern University. This book is a great depiction of Scotlandville's rich history. From business, to education, to politics, I learned some valuable information about this landmark community. Great Book!