* Jimmie Davis was born in Jackson Parish in 1899 * He served two terms as Governor of LA 1944-48 and 1960-64 * He was inducted into the Song Writers Hall of Fame in 1971, the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1972 and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame . . . — — Map (db m150729) HM
Built in 1964 by friends of Governor Jimmie H. Davis. These friends are of many faiths, people who believe in the church and who are dedicated to the promotion of Christian living and to the songs of Christian inspiration.It was here on these . . . — — Map (db m150032) HM