Old River

Historical marker location:

Lettsworth, Louisiana

( Marker is on State Highway 15, 0 miles north of Mississippi River Trail (State Highway 418).)

Lock & Dam. Atchafalaya Water Heritage Trail.

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.