Historical Marker
Commanders Palace
Historical marker location:
1403 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana
( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Coliseum Street on Washington Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1944
Founded in 1880.
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.