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The “Castle” style Conoco Station built in 1936 began as the service station for “Lewis Roy Motors” in Marksville from 1936 -1950’s. Once the auto dealership expanded, it remained in use as Conoco by Mr. Burr Elliott, and later Mr. Henry Bordelon occupied it as a…

Pete Jeansonne was born in Bay Hills, La. At 11 years old, he learned to play guitar by watching other people play. He has played music for the past seventy five years, including playing for four governors; Earl Long, John McKeithen, Jimmie Davis, and Edwin Edwards….

Alcide “Blind Uncle” Gaspard / Dupont, La.   An early recording artist of traditional Cajun music. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Uncle_Gaspard ‘Boogie Jake’ Jacobs / Marksville, La.  Blues musician. Joe Simon / Simmesport, La.  American soul and…