Near Extension 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 Northeast Louisiana Music Trail. (Marker Number 17.)

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

Location. 31° 57.208′ N, 91° 48.09′ W. Marker is near Extension, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. It is on State Highway 562 0.1 miles south of Chester Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boothe Landing Mound (approx. 6.1 miles away); Al "Puddler" Harris (approx. 6½ miles away); Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away); Gene King

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(approx. 8.8 miles away); Alexander Mound (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).

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

Photographed by Wesley Harris, February 21, 2024

2. Richard Berry, Jr. Marker

3. Richard Berry, Jr. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on January 6, 2026, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Wesley Harris of Ruston, Louisiana. 3. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Molly McCullar of West Monroe, Louisiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.