Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Plaza
December 12, 1928 - July 12, 2017 Dr. Robert Guthrie Jarrell, Jr. was born in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana and grew up in Epps, Louisiana where his parents owned the pharmacy. He became a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and delivered literally thousands of present citizens of northeast Louisiana and elsewhere. He functioned as chief of staff of St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe Louisiana. He was an ardent supporter of Louisiana Tech University and donated many thousands of dollars to the athletic department. He was instrumental in actuating the groundswell of activity development and getting national recognition leading Poverty Point to becoming the UNESCO Poverty Point World Heritage Site.