Minden, LA
Music connected to Minden
About Minden
- • Country singer David Houston, known for "Almost Persuaded," was born in Minden.
- • The Dorcheat Creole Pie, a regional specialty, originated in Minden, Louisiana.
- • Its location on the Shreveport-to-Monroe stagecoach route established Minden's early importance.
- • Legend says a stagecoach carrying gold was robbed and the treasure remains hidden nearby.
- • A devastating fire in 1876 destroyed most of Minden's original downtown buildings.
- • Named in 1836 after Minden, Germany, the birthplace of its founder, Charles Veeder.
- • With around 11,000 people, it's smaller than Ruston but larger than Springhill.
- • Sitting at 246 feet, Minden is considerably higher than areas closer to the Red River.
- • Manufacturing, especially related to timber and agriculture, provides many jobs.
- • Minden feels like a welcoming small town with deep roots and a sense of community.
- • The New Orleans Saints, nearby, won Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts.
- • Minden High School's football team has secured multiple state championships.
