Downtown in Texarkana in Miller County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Elvis Presley Performs at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2025

1. Elvis Presley Performs at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Marker

Inscription.
Elvis Presley first performed at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium on November 24, 1954. Although he may have played other dates, his confirmed appearances in 1955 include March 3, April 22, May 27, September 2, and November 17. This plaque was presented on January 8th, 2016, the 81st anniversary of Elvis’ birthday.

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1954.

Location. 33° 25.446′ N, 94° 2.373′ W. Marker is in Texarkana, Arkansas, in Miller County. It is in Downtown. It is on East 3rd Street just west of Hazel Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is embedded in the walkway at Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Walk of Fame Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 East 3rd Street, Texarkana AR 71854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Gulf Coastal Plain.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Walk of Fame Park (a few steps from this marker); Johnny Cash Performs at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium (a few steps from this marker); Jake Charles “Jay” Franks (a few steps from this marker); Pat Cupp and The Flying Saucers (a few steps from this marker); Texarkana Arkansas Municipal Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sandberger-Rowe Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Booth-Rowe Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Broad Street Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texarkana.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Walk of Fame Park

Also see . . . Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana Arkansas.

This website features many photos of Elvis Presley performing at Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, as well as local musicians who appeared with him. There are also firsthand stories from local folks who were able to interact directly with the handsome young performer here before he became an international superstar.

(Submitted on October 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2025

2. Elvis Presley Performs at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Marker

Looking east along East 3rd Street; Hazel Street crosses in the background. The marker is embedded in the walkway (foreground) near the center of Walk of Fame Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.