On Louisiana Route 15 0.2 miles south of Route 577, on the left when traveling south.
Baskin, La.
A celebrated musician, singer-songwriter, producer, recording studio & record label owner, author, actor, inventor and entrepreneur, Jerry worked with George Jones, Tim McGraw, Hank Williams, Jr., Ken Mellons, Johnny Cash, John . . . — — Map (db m308793) HM
On Louisiana Route 15 0.2 miles north of Route 577, on the left when traveling south.
Born in 1992, country music trail blazer Lainey Denay Wilson is a musician, singer, songwriter, actress & storyteller, armed with a strong family work ethic & a lifelong dream. Lainey hit Nashville in 2011. Baskin native & producer Jerry Cupit not . . . — — Map (db m291354) HM
On State Highway 562 0.1 miles south of Chester Road, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m291353) HM
On Oakley Road 0.1 miles north of Oakley Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
Beginning with a settlement at Swampers in 1802, farms along Bayou Macon clustered around Osborns (Upper Settlement) and Oakley (Lower Settlement) comprising almost all inhabitants of the eastern portion that became Franklin Parish in 1843. Osborns . . . — — Map (db m150423) HM
On Gilbert Street south of Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Franklin Parish, John considered Gilbert his home. As a drummer for Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Doug Duffey, Donna Fargo & many others, he traveled the world. As a friend & mentor to musicians of all genres, his legacy will live on! . . . — — Map (db m291352) HM
On Gilbert Street (U.S. 425) south of Oak STreet, on the right when traveling south.
Lt. Gen.
Claire Lee Chennault
(1890-1958) spent his childhood in
Gilbert. He pioneered air pursuit
tactics, created and led "The
Flying Tigers,” Volunteer Air Forces
for China against Japan. Advisor
to Chiang Kai-Shek. . . . — — Map (db m133704) HM
On Jigger Highway (Louisiana Route 128) east of Dummy Line Road, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Jigger, by the age of 9, Puddler found his calling as a piano player, entertaining folks at his family’s general store. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Marines. Returning home, Puddler became the staff pianist with the . . . — — Map (db m291356) HM
On Louisiana Route 135 0.3 miles south of Live Oak Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Oldest church in Franklin Parish. A campground was established in 1806 at Boeuf Prairie, first permanent settlement in the area, became the site of a true house of worship in 1833. The church served as the courthouse for a time after formation of . . . — — Map (db m195737) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 4) at Pine Street (State Highway 865), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Franklin Parish was created on March 1, 1843, from portions of Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison Parishes by Act 41 of the State Legislature sponsored by John Winn. Land for the centrally-located Parish Seat, "Winnsborough," was purchased in 1844 and . . . — — Map (db m51634) HM
On Front Street (U.S. 165) near Prairie Road, on the right when traveling north.
A virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, producer, recording artist & rock and roll pioneer.
Fred worked with the Louisiana Hayride, The Band, Conway Twitty, Bob Dylan, Johnny & June Carter Cash, Roy Orbison, Simon & Garfunkel, Muddy Waters, Dean . . . — — Map (db m291355) HM
On Natchez Street (Highway 425) south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Gene, a lifelong resident of Turkey Creek - Wisner, hosted the Franklin & Delta Country Music Oprys. He traveled the globe as bandleader with Roy Clark, Michael Landon, George Goober Lindsey, The Hagar's, Jody Miller & many others. As a legendary . . . — — Map (db m291351) HM
