Oak Grove in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Tony Joe White
— Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2024
1. Tony Joe White Marker
1943 - 2018
Tony Joe White
Oak Grove, LA
Nicknamed the Swamp Fox for his bluesy, bayou-evocative storytelling, Tony Joe was born and raised in the Goodwill community, just outside of Oak Grove. Always embracing his roots with lyrics based on the people and places he grew up around, White penned songs such as "Polk Salad Annie," "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "Steamy Windows," which became hits for himself as well as Elvis Presley, Brook Benton, and Tina Turner.
Erected by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 32° 51.651′ N, 91° 23.238′ W. Marker is in Oak Grove, Louisiana, in West Carroll Parish. Marker is on East Main Street (Louisiana Route 2) east of South Briggs Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 E Main St, Oak Grove LA 71263, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Guthrie Jarrell Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farming With Plows (approx. 10.8 miles away); Farming By Hand (approx. 10.8 miles away); The Barn
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More about this marker. Located in the West Carroll Parish Courthouse square.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2024
2. Tony Joe White Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
