Governor Jimmie Davis

Davis signed with Victor in 1929 and moved to Decca in 1934, where he had his first major hit. He recorded You Are My Sunshine in 1940, and Louisiana made it the state song in 1977 under Governor Edwin Edwards. He also played himself on screen, in Strictly in the Groove in 1942, Louisiana in 1947 and Square Dance Katy in 1950. A Southern Baptist who recorded gospel albums, he served as president of the Gospel Music Association in 1967.

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Eddie G. Robinson Museum — 16 mi
  A state museum in a former women's gymnasium at Grambling State University, on the 408-win coach who sent more than 200 players to the pros.

More markers nearby

• Jimmie Davis Tabernacle — steps away
• Gov. Jimmie Davis — steps away
• Lincoln High School — 14 mi
• Driskill Mountain — 16 mi