Ferriday, LA
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About Ferriday
- • Jerry Lee Lewis, the legendary rock and roll pianist, was born in Ferriday.
- • Though debated, some believe the Delta blues style has strong roots in this region.
- • The timber industry and its location along the Mississippi River established it.
- • A local legend claims a hidden treasure is buried near Lake Concordia.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Ferriday and shaped its infrastructure.
- • It was named after William Ferriday and incorporated in 1906.
- • With under 3,300 residents, it's smaller than many nearby towns.
- • Sitting at 62 feet above sea level, it's relatively low-lying.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and soybeans, drives the local economy.
- • There is a feeling of quiet resilience, tinged with Southern charm.
- • The New Orleans Saints are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XLIV.
- • Ferriday High School's football team has a proud history of state championships.