Historical Marker
Before Poverty Point
Historical marker location:
6859 Hwy. 577, Pioneer, Louisiana
( Marker can be reached from Louisiana Route 577, 1.2 miles north of Louisiana Route 134.)
Poverty Point World Heritage Site.
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.