Freds Lounge - Mamou, LA
N 30° 37.850 W 092° 25.167
15R E 555635 N 3388833
Mounted on the famous Fred's Lounge in Mamou, LA. Famous for the Cajun renaissance and the early Saturday morning Cajun music program and dancing.
Waymark Code: WM68ZG
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2009
Views: 4
Could not determine who placed marker, although website states the State did.
This waymark was originally DENIED by the Louisiana Historical Markers "group"
"In memory of Alfred 'Fred' Tate, 11/20/12-7/15/92. November 20, 1946: Fred purchased Tate's Bar, now known as Famous Fred's Lounge, Mamou, LA. In 1950 Courir de Mardi Gras was revived at Fred's Lounge. June 1962: The late Revon Reed began a remote radio program at Fred's Lounge which is still alive today (KVPI 1050 AM) radio station. French Renaissance (Cajun Music, Language and Culture) after World War II originated at Fred's Lounge."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown at this time
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
420 - 6th Street
Mamou, LA USA
70554
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