Louisiana

Largest Cities:
New Orleans: 343,829
Baton Rouge: 229,493
Shreveport: 199,311

Bordering States - Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas

Some Famous People From Louisiana

Wynton Marsalis - Musician From New Orleans

Branford Marsalis - Musician From Breaux Bridge

Huey Newton - Black Activist From New Orleans

Ellen Lee DeGeneres - Comedian, Television Host And Actress From Metairie

Fats Domino - Musician From New Orleans

Truman Capote - Novelist From New Orleans

Harry Connick, Jr. - Musician And Actor From New Orleans

Reese Witherspoon - Actress From New Orleans

Karl Malone - Basketball Player From Bernice

Jerry Lee Lewis - Musician From Ferriday

Patricia Clarkson - Actress From New Orleans

Mahalia Jackson - Gospel Singer From New Orleans

Buddy Guy - Blues Musician From Lettsworth

Lee Harvey Oswald - Born In New Orleans

Louis Prima - Singer And Actor From New Orleans

Recommended Places To See In Louisiana

New Orleans French Quarter - New Orleans

Louisiana Cotton Museum - Lake Providence

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World - New Orleans

History Of Louisiana

Louisiana was colonized by the French during the 18th century. It became U.S. territory as part of the historic Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and was admitted to the union in 1812. Louisiana’s capital city is Baton Rouge. It is also home to the historic port city New Orleans, which is famous for its unique cuisine, jazz and spectacular Mardi Gras festival.


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