Wisner in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Gene King
— Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2022
1. Gene King Marker
Wisner, LA. June 21, 1954
"A Musician's Musician"
Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The Hagar's, Jody Miller & many others. As a legendary guitarist, singer-songwriter, tv-radio personality, producer & mentor to all, Gene King is country music!
Erected by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1954.
Location. 31° 58.789′ N, 91° 39.271′ W. Marker is in Wisner, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. Marker is on Natchez Street (Highway 425) south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wisner LA 71378, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bayou Macon Settlements (approx. 3.4 miles away); John L. Brown, Sr. (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (approx. 4.9 miles away); Richard Berry, Jr. (approx. 8.8 miles away); Peck Mounds
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2022
2. Gene King Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
