Historical Marker
Jefferson Davis
Historical marker location:
1134 First Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
( Marker is at the intersection of First Street and Camp Street on First Street.)
Marker installed: 1930
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.