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 m245274) HM
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
1947 - 2023
John L. Brown, Sr.
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 . . . — — Map (db m243876) HM
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
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
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
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 m192981) HM
Wisner, LA. June 21, 1954 "A Musician's Musician" 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, . . . — — Map (db m209409) HM
