Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Governor Jimmie Davis

1899-2000

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 29, 2021

1. Governor Jimmie Davis Marker

Inscription. James Houston Davis graduated from Louisiana College in 1924. A legendary country music singer and songwriter, he is best known for the beloved hit song, "You Are My Sunshine." In politics, he served two non-consecutive terms as governor of the state, 1944-48 and 1960-64.

Erected by A Friend of Louisiana College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics.

Location. 31° 19.568′ N, 92° 25.65′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is at the intersection of College Boulevard and Allen Drive, on the right on College Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pineville LA 71360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana

and in Acadiana — Cajun Country.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Honor and Memory of Louisiana College Students (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard W. Norton Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexandria Hall (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Alexandria Hall (about 300 feet away); G. Earl Guinn (about 500 feet away);

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Cavanaugh Hall of Science (about 500 feet away); Martin Performance Arts Center (MPAC) (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pineville.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 29, 2021

2. Governor Jimmie Davis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.