Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame

Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame
LA Political Museum
Location within Louisiana
Established1987
Location498 E. Main Street, Winnfield, Louisiana
Coordinates31°55′36″N 92°38′07″W / 31.926776°N 92.635376°W / 31.926776; -92.635376
WebsiteLPM Official Site

The Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame located in Winnfield, Louisiana. Created by a 1987 act[1] of the Louisiana State Legislature, it honors the best-known politicians and political journalists in the state.

Hall of Fame inductees

See also

References

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