Henry R. So many Louisianians learn to drive a boat before they learn to drive a car, and speaks volumes to how much Louisianians love being on the water. Louisiana In Your Inbox spinner. Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Love Louisiana? Get more stories delivered right to your email. Your e-mail: Sign Up. Thirteen states were carved from the Louisiana Territory. The Louisiana Purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States.
Claiborne had great admiration for the awkward bird that inhabited the Gulf Coast region. The pelican, rather than let its young starve, would tear at its own flesh to feed them. Incorporated in under the Lawrason Act, Saint Francisville is the second oldest town in Louisiana.
By , it provided the area with many jobs for the laborers of the area. French speaking Acadians in the mids settled the Lafayette Parish region of south Louisiana. The Acadians were joined by another group of settlers called Creoles, descendants of African, West Indian, and European pioneers.
At the time of the migration, Louisiana was under Spanish rule and authorities welcomed the new settlers. The town of Jean Lafitte was once a hideaway for pirates. It was the first such spike driven by a woman. Jim Bowie, the legendary adventurer and hero of the Battle of the Alamo, lived in Opelousas after moving there from Kentucky. Opelousas is the third oldest city in Louisiana. Funny Fill-In. Amazing Animals. Weird But True! Party Animals. Try This! Explore More.
The French Quarter, marked by beautiful architecture, is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Explore more. Video: 50 Birds, 50 States Barry the bald eagle soars from coast to coast to meet state birds and learn about their homes.
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