A few basic facts about Louisiana. Became the 18th state April 30, 1812. Secession was on January 26, 1861 and Readmitted on July 9, 1868. Capital city is Baton Rouge and nickname is “The Pelican State”. The five largest cities are New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Metairie, and Lafayette.
State BIRD: Eastern brown pelican FLOWER: Magnolia GEMSTONE: Oyster shell INSECT: Honeybee MINERAL: Agate MOTTO: Union, justice, confidence SYMBOL: Fleur-de-lis TREE: Bald cypress
A few famous people with Louisiana ties: Louis Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Terry Bradshaw, Nicolas Cage, Truman Capote, Harry Connick Jr., Ellen Degeneres, Randy Jackson, Huey Long, Peyton Manning, Tim McGraw, Aaron Neville, Reece Witherspoon.
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