Earl Kemp Long, a native of Winn Parish, made political history in Louisiana for a quarter of a century. He served as lieutenant governor from 1936 to 1939 and took the oath as governor three times, serving from 1939 to 1940, 1948 to 1952, and 1956 to 1960. At his death he was the Democratic nominee to the Congress of the United States from the 8th District, dated August 27, 1960. He and his wife, Blanche Revere Long, donated this park to the State of Louisiana in loving memory of his mother and father, Caledonia Tison and Huey Pierce Long, Senior. At his request, he was buried there at his birthplace near the home he loved. He was remembered for working with dauntless courage, incredible energy, and sincere determination to serve the people of Louisiana, for speaking with wisdom, wit, and humor, and for saying things others feared to say. He loved his fellowmen, and they loved and followed him as he walked unafraid through the crowd; his deeds were said to live on in the hearts and minds of men, women, and children throughout Louisiana.