Vinton, LA
Music connected to Vinton
About Vinton
- • Country singer Doug Kershaw, known for his Cajun fiddle playing, was born in Vinton.
- • Southwest Louisiana zydeco music has deep roots in the Vinton community.
- • The Kansas City Southern Railway established Vinton as a shipping hub.
- • Rumors persist about buried treasure from Jean Lafitte near Vinton.
- • Hurricane Rita devastated Vinton in 2005, causing widespread flooding.
- • Named in 1887 for Iowa Congressman Vinton, it incorporated in 1912.
- • With 3,308 residents, it is smaller than its neighbor, Sulphur.
- • Sitting at only 13 feet above sea level, it is prone to flooding.
- • Agriculture and related industries remain vital to Vinton's economy.
- • It feels like a slow-paced, tight-knit community with strong local pride.
- • The New Orleans Saints, 2 hours away, won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
- • Vinton High School's football rivalry with nearby schools is legendary.
