By Lauren Rey
Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Louisiana state to learn, from history, culture...
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Mardi Gras has been celebrated since the middle ages in European countries as part of...
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No one can pinpoint precisely when jazz began, but they know it all started in...
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Founded in 1718, the French Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. Many historical...
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While most people think of Florida as the alligator capital of the country, Louisiana outranks...
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The original Louisiana hot sauce launched in 1928 has been a staple in Louisiana kitchens...
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The world-famous Café Du Monde has been a New Orleans staple since 1862. This historic...
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Another interesting fact about Louisiana food, Bananas Foster was born there! This classic dessert made...
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Bald Cypress Trees, which grow in the swamps of Louisiana, can be hundreds of years...
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The New Orleans Saints football team was established in 1967. Their name was derived from...
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Built in 1896, Vitascope Hall was the first indoor movie theater in the world. The...
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Famous for her novel series, The Vampire Chronicles, author Anne Rice was from New Orleans...
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Strawberries are a top commodity in Louisiana and have been since 1876. Louisiana is one...
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New Orleans is home to several bars that claim to be haunted, but none are...
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Legend has it that Antoine Amédé Peychaud created the first mixed cocktail, known as the...
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Most people don't think of Louisiana for gambling, but the state has over 130 casinos...
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Towering over 450 feet, Louisiana has the tallest state capitol in the United States. The...
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Louisiana is known for its vibrant culture and cuisine, notably Creole. Creole Cuisine is said...
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None of New Orleans' mystery and folklore is more widely discussed than Marie Laveau. Known...
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The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway spans 23 miles at its longest point and takes about 25...
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While the United States had already acquired the area of Louisiana and some surrounding states...
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Believed to be over 3,400 years old, Poverty Point is a massive area of archaeological...
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There are many former plantations across the south that gloss over or completely omit their...
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The Eastern Brown Pelican can be found along almost all the waterways in Louisiana. These...
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Magnolia trees are found throughout Louisiana and are known for their beautiful and fragrant blooms...
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Louisiana has a diverse wildlife population, and over 1.6 million acres of land are protected...
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The city of New Orleans sits on historical swamp lands and is below sea level...
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The National WWII Museum in New Orleans showcases exhibits and artifacts relating to the second...
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Louisiana holds the 3rd place for the highest natural gas production in the US. Natural...
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The port of New Orleans is one of the largest cruise ports in the US...
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Harry Connick Jr. was born and grew up in New Orleans and began playing instruments...
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While Louisiana has a long history of vampire legends and folklore, there is a "real-life...
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One of the most unique state facts about Louisiana is its division of regions. While...
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Known as "the city of the dead'', the Saint Louis Cemetery in New Orleans is...
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Not for the faint of heart, the Museum of Death showcases macabre exhibits and artifacts...
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Louisiana is known for the brown pelicans that frequent the state's waterways and are the...
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During French control of the area in the 1600s, the state was named Louisiana in...
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On September 21st, 1779, the Battle of Baton Rouge took place at Fort New Richmond...
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In 1803, the United States purchased the "territory of Louisiana", which encompassed modern-day Louisiana and...
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In 1861 Louisiana seceded from the union and became a confederate state. During the Civil...
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One of the most painfully notable times in Louisiana facts and history was the landfall...
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With many sites being hundreds of years old and many atrocities committed there, New Orleans...
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With New Orleans being known as the most haunted city, it's no surprise there are...
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One of the most horrifying in Louisiana history facts lies within LaLaurie Mansion. The Mansion...
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Myrtles Plantation has a sordid past and is a site of much paranormal speculation. In...
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While Louisiana has many positive aspects, there are also some negatives. One of the most...
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Named for the Catahoula Parish, the Catahoula Leopard Dog was proclaimed the Louisiana State Dog...
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Jazz legend Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans in 1901. Armstrong later became a...
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Antoine Dominique Domino Jr., better known by his stage name, Fats Domino, was born in...
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Born in New Orleans as Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe, Jelly Roll Morton was a famous jazz...
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Louisiana State University has been a staple of education in the state since its establishment...
Conclusion
With all these interesting Louisiana facts, it's easy to see why the state is a...
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