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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D1F_birthplace-of-buddy-guy-lettsworth-louisiana-70752_Lettsworth-LA.html
Birthplace of Buddy Guy Lettsworth, Louisiana 70752. . . Buddy Guy was born July 30, 1936. in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He worked at LSU facilities services department before leaving to pursue a music career. On September 25, 1957 he boarded a train…
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Buddy Guy. . . George "Buddy" Guy, one of the most dazzling performers in blues history, was born here in Lettsworth on July 30, 1936. His primary influences included local Louisiana musicians and many more who were born across the rive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26SZ_old-river_Lettsworth-LA.html
The upper part of Turnbull's Bend filled in and separated from the Mississippi River, but the lower channel grew. It was named Old River and became the point at which the Red, Old and Atchafalaya Rivers meet.The connection between the Mississippi,…
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Home of river boat captain, state senator, and Simmesport founder, General Bennett Barton Simmes. Built in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Occupied in the War Between the States by Union General Nathaniel P. Banks. His headquarters during…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LN2_st-stephens-episcopal-church-and-cemetery_Lettsworth-LA.html
Began as St. James Mission in 1848. Reorganized as a parish in 1855 named after the first martyr at the suggestion of Bishop Leonidas Polk, the "Fighting Bishop" of the Confederacy. The Church and Cemetery were consecrated by Bishop Polk in 1859. …