Third Parish Courthouse

Historical marker location:

845 N Jefferson Ave, Port Allen, Louisiana

( Marker is on North Jefferson Avenue near Courthouse Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2003

1882-1957.

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.