Extension, La. near Ft. Necessity in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Richard Berry, Jr.

Born: Extension, La.

— 1935 - 1997 —

Richard Berry, Jr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wesley Harris, April 21, 2024

1. Richard Berry, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Best known as the composer & original performer of the rock classic "Louie Louie,” Berry was a Rhythm & Blues, Doo Wop, Rock & Roll pioneer. His work with The Flairs, The Robins, Etta James, The Pharaohs, & many others guarantees his place among music royalty. "Louie Louie” remains one of the most recorded & performed songs in history. Franklin Parish celebrates Richard Berry & Family!

Erected 2024 by The Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 17.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 31° 57.208′ N, 91° 48.09′ W. Marker is near Ft. Necessity, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. It is in Extension, La.. Marker is on State Highway 562, 0.1 miles south of Chester Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located near the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8121 Highway 562, Fort Necessity LA 71243, 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. Boothe Landing Mound (approx. 6.1 miles away); Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away); Gene King (approx. 8.8 miles away); Alexander Mound

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(approx. 9.1 miles away); John L. Brown, Sr. (approx. 10.7 miles away); Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (approx. 10.7 miles away); Bayou Macon Settlements (approx. 10.9 miles away); Fort Beauregard Veterans Memorial (approx. 12.4 miles away).

Photographed By Wesley Harris, February 21, 2024

2. Richard Berry, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.