How did the town of grambling get its name?

The town of Grambling, Louisiana, was named after its founder, Paul Gray Grambling, who established it in the late 19th century. Originally a railroad stop, the community developed around the Grambling family’s land. The name reflects the family's influence in the area, and the town is now best known for being home to Grambling State University, a historically black university founded in 1901.