Galveztown

Historical marker location:

Prairieville, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of OakGrove-Port Vincent Highway (State Highway 42) and Diez Road, on the right when traveling east on OakGrove-Port Vincent Highway.)

Marker installed: 1962

The Louisiana Hayride, a radio show that was broadcast from Shreveport, Louisiana, helped launch the careers of several famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. The show ran from 1948 to 1960 and was known for its promotion of country and rockabilly music.