Newport in Jackson County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Joe E. Lewis

Professional Musician

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 12, 2022

1. Joe E. Lewis Marker

Historical text is on his gravestone.

Inscription. Born in Pennington, Ark on Jan. 4, 1937 to John and Itha Lewis. A legend in his time to those who knew him, Joe was a member of the Twitty Bird Band, of which he gave twenty years of service, bringing joy to the hearts of millions of people who loved the sound of country music.

Joe was the author of several hit songs of which can be heard through out his great land of ours.

Joe was not only loved by many people, but he had an astounding love for people, this being one of the characteristic that made him a giant of a man.

On April 15, 1976, Joe's life came to an abrupt end as the results of an automobile crash.

Yet, this has not silenced the instrument or the melody singing of this great man. Truly, his works shall follow in the hearts of American people.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1976.

Location. 35° 36.824′ N, 91° 16.196′ W. Marker is in Newport, Arkansas, in Jackson County. It can be reached from North Magnolia Street south of Daugherty Street. Marker is his gravestone, located at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 N Magnolia St, Newport AR 72112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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

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markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Newport High School War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jackson County First Court House (approx. one mile away); For all who serve past, present, and future (approx. one mile away); This Monument is Dedicated to Those Who Served Our Country (approx. 1.2 miles away); In Honor of our Veterans (approx. 1.2 miles away); Jackson County Courthouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Courthouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); Surrender at Jacksonport (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Also see . . . Joe E. Lewis (Findagrave). (Submitted on October 15, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 12, 2022

2. Joe E. Lewis Marker

Located at Walnut Grove Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.