Ville Platte

Historical marker location:

Ville Platte, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 167) and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1980

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.