Alexandria, LA
Music connected to Alexandria
About Alexandria
- • Country singer, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, was born in Shreveport, but raised in Alexandria.
- • Alexandria is the birthplace of Delta Music Museum, celebrating Louisiana's musical heritage.
- • Its location on the Red River made Alexandria a key transportation hub for trade.
- • A rare albino alligator resides at the Alexandria Zoo.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Alexandria's timber and cotton industries.
- • Named after Alexander Fulton, it was incorporated as a town in 1819.
- • With around 45,000 people, its population is a fraction of New Orleans'.
- • Resting 77 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat compared to northern Louisiana.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are dominant employment sectors in Alexandria.
- • Small-town charm, warm weather, and a rich history create a welcoming feel.
- • The New Orleans Saints, Louisiana's NFL team, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Alexandria Senior High School won multiple state football championships in the 20th Century.