Rayville in Richland Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Gene Stewart
"The Original Country Rebel!"
— Northeast Louisiana Music Trail —
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2024
1. Gene Stewart Marker
Rayville, LA.
"The Original Country Rebel!"
Born in 1938, Gene's country music career spans over 7 decades as a singer, songwriter, recording artist & popular entertainer. His 1972 recording of the national hit "Rub It In" on the Camaro label was followed by "It's Not Much But It's Home", a song that recognizes Gene's love for his hometown of Rayville, beloved fans & service as a veteran & postmaster. Gene appeared on stage with Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Price, Jim Ed Brown, James Burton, Merle Kilgore, Gov. Jimmie Davis, David Houston, Gene Watson, Dylan Scott, Lainey Wilson & many others.
Erected by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 32° 28.627′ N, 91° 45.531′ W. Marker is in Rayville, Louisiana, in Richland Parish. Marker is on North Julia Street (U.S. 425) near Harrison Street (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 708 North Julia Street, Rayville LA 71269, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Po' Henry and Tookie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rayville's African American School
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More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the Richland Paris Courthouse square.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, March 29, 2024
2. Gene Stewart Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
