The oldest town in Louisiana is Natchitoches. It was founded in 1714.
Louisiana's numerous salt mines make it one of America's greatest salt producers.
Louisiana is known as the birthplace of jazz.
Rayne is known as the “The Frog Capital of the World”.
The town of Jean Lafitte was once a hideaway for pirates.
Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, the only known United States cemetery facing north-south is in Rayne.
The Catahoula Leopard Dog, often called the Catahoula Hound, is the official state dog.
bayou: BUY-you n. a French name for slow-moving “river”.
The Superdome in New Orleans is the world’s largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts.
Since 1835 the New Orleans & Carrollton Line is the oldest street railway line still in operation.
Baton Rouge’s flag is a field of crimson representing the great Indian nations that once inhabited the area.
Louisiana has the tallest state capitol in the United States.
Louisiana is the only state that still operates under the Napoleonic Code.
Louisiana is only one of two states that don't use counties to divide the state.
The world’s largest heliport is in Morgan City.
Since much of New Orleans sits below sea level, mausoleums are often used instead of traditional underground graves.