Quitman near Antioch in Jackson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Gov. Jimmie Davis

1899-2000

— Jackson Parish, LA —

Governor Jimmie Davis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail

1. Governor Jimmie Davis Marker

Inscription. A son of sharecroppers, James Houston Davis went on to become a Hollywood movie star, song writer, recording artist, twice elected Governor of Louisiana, & member of the Country, Grammy & Gospel Music Halls of Fame. Jimmie's iconic tune "You Are My Sunshine" is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest songs of all time. His gospel music recordings are celebrated to this day.

Erected 2022 by Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 32° 18.276′ N, 92° 38.918′ W. Marker is near Antioch, Louisiana, in Jackson Parish. It is in Quitman. It is on Beech Springs Road (State Road 542) north of State Road 811, on the right when traveling south. This marker is located in front of the Jimmie Davis Tabernacle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3194 Beech Springs Rd, Quitman LA 71268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 4 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Governor Jimmie Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmie Davis Tabernacle (within shouting distance of this marker); Prehistoric Indian Village (approx. 10½ miles away); Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. 11½ miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Jimmie Davis Tabernacle. Town of Jonesboro and Parish of Jackson

Built on the site of the late-Governor's family home, Jimmie Davis Tabernacle encapsules the memory of Governor Jimmie Davis, who was born and raised in Jackson Parish. Governor Davis held office from 1944-48 and 1960-64. On the Tabernacle site, the Governor's family home still sits and visitors may look inside transporting them back in time. Governor
Photographed by Molly McCullar

2. Governor Jimmie Davis Marker
Davis's resting place is at the Jimmie Davis Tabernacle Cemetery. Governor Davis, sometimes referred to as "the Singing Governor," was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His most notable single is "You Are My Sunshine," which is also Louisiana's state song.

(Submitted on February 8, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana.)

2. Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Submitted on July 18, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana.)

Gov. Jimmie Davis Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Molly McCullar

3. Gov. Jimmie Davis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana. 3. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.