Chalmette Battlefield

Historical marker location:

1 Battlefield Road, Chalmette, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West St. Bernard Highway (State Highway 46) and Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling east on West St. Bernard Highway.)

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.