Do You Know These 20 Fun Facts About New Orleans, Louisiana? Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

Do You Know These 20 Fun Facts About New Orleans, Louisiana? Visual Story

It's no wonder there are many fun facts about New Orleans, Louisiana. For those already...

FACT 1

The first Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans was held in the 1800s

It's believed that the tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras and hosting parades in New Orleans...

FACT 2

Masks are mandatory on New Orleans Mardi Gras floats

New Orleans is well-known for its elaborate annual Mardi Gras party. But a little-known fact...

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FACT 3

Pirate Jean Lafitte helped defend New Orleans from the British

19th-century pirate Jean Lafitte is a well-known historical figure in New Orleans. One interesting fact...

FACT 4

Preservation Hall is the oldest New Orleans jazz club

New Orleans is one of the United States' jazz hotspots. The city is renowned for...

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FACT 5

Hurricane Katrina was the US' costliest natural disaster

The devastating 2005 Hurricane Katrina, which greatly affected New Orleans, was the most expensive natural...

FACT 6

A haunted mansion sits in the French Quarter

The French Quarter is an iconic area of NOLA, with an array of Louisiana landmarks...

FACT 7

New Orleans is nicknamed Crescent City

One more of numerous New Orleans fun facts is that the area has the nickname...

FACT 8

New Orleans features many above ground tombs

New Orleans is known for its multiple iconic cemeteries and spooky history. One of the...

FACT 9

New Orleans was the Louisiana state capital before Baton Rouge

One of the interesting historical facts about New Orleans is that the city was once...

FACT 10

St. Louis Cathedral is the US' oldest active Roman Catholic church

St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square is another of the iconic NOLA landmarks. But few...

FACT 11

Orleans Parish is the third-most-populous in Louisiana

It's no surprise that New Orleans is Louisiana's largest city. New Orleans also falls under...

FACT 12

25% of the United States' fish species live in the Mississippi River

The Mississippi River runs right through New Orleans and is a crucial waterway for residents...

FACT 13

New Orleans was the largest Confederate city during the Civil War

One of the most interesting facts about New Orleans history is that during the Civil...

FACT 14

City Park was originally used for dueling

There are various fun facts to learn about City Park, but one of the most...

FACT 15

Bourbon Street isn't named after the alcohol

Another of the many important facts about New Orleans is that the iconic Bourbon Street...

FACT 16

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is the world's longest bridge

One of an array of New Orleans trivia facts is that the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway...

FACT 17

Dental floss was invented in New Orleans by Levi Spear Parmly

Dental floss was invented in NOLA in 1819 by dentist Levi Spear Parmly. The dentist...

FACT 18

You can see the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau in NOLA

One of the interesting facts about New Orleans, Louisiana, is that Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau's...

FACT 19

The first recorded US Mafia activity happened in New Orleans

While US cities like New York and Chicago are known as hubs for Mafia activity...

FACT 20

Canal Street is one of America's widest roads

Canal Street is another of the most popular locations in NOLA, packed with shops, bars...

Conclusion

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