1. Nicole Russell’s Louisiana Report Nicole Russell’s Louisiana Report Highways Capital Cities Parks History Citation Fun Facts Animoto

2. Baton Rouge The capital of Louisiana is in the East Parish of Baton Rouge, the city of Baton Rouge is located on the Mississippi River. It is the home of LSU and Southern University. In 1846 it was named the capital and remained that way until the civil war in 1862, during that time it changes locations several times, in 1879 it became the permanent state capital. It is the second largest city in the state behind New Orleans. Population: 225,388 Mayor: Melvin Holden Size: 74.74 square miles The capital of Louisiana is in the East Parish of Baton Rouge, the city of Baton Rouge is located on the Mississippi River. It is the home of LSU and Southern University. In 1846 it was named the capital and remained that way until the civil war in 1862, during that time it changes locations several times, in 1879 it became the permanent state capital. It is the second largest city in the state behind New Orleans. Population: 225,388 Mayor: Melvin Holden Size: 74.74 square miles Return to Homepage

3. Cities Largest Cities New Orleans – 354,850 Baton Rouge – 225,388 Shreveport – 199,163 Metairie – 145,737 Lafayette – 114,918 Lake Charles – 71,535 Kenner – 67,841 Bossier City – 62,474 Monroe – 51,505 Alexandria – 48,545 Largest Cities New Orleans – 354,850 Baton Rouge – 225,388 Shreveport – 199,163 Metairie – 145,737 Lafayette – 114,918 Lake Charles – 71,535 Kenner – 67,841 Bossier City – 62,474 Monroe – 51,505 Alexandria – 48,545 Return to Homepage

4. Highways Interstate 10 - East-West through New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, between Lake Charles and Slidell Interstate 20 - East-West through Monroe and Ruston, between Shreveport and Tallulah Interstate 49 - North-South through Alexandria, Opelousas and Natchitoches, between Shreveport and Lafayette Interstate 55 - North-South through Hammond, between Jackson, MS and New Orleans Interstate 12 - East-West through Hammond, between Baton Rouge and Slidell Highway 90 - East-West, New Orleans to Houma to Lafayette to Lake Charles Highway 190 - East-West, Opelousas to Baton Rouge Highway 167 - North-South, Alexandria to Monroe LA Highway 1 - North-South, Shreveport-to-Alexandria - to-Baton Rouge-to Grand Isle LA Highway 23 - Louisiana Delta Interstate 10 - East-West through New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, between Lake Charles and Slidell Interstate 20 - East-West through Monroe and Ruston, between Shreveport and Tallulah Interstate 49 - North-South through Alexandria, Opelousas and Natchitoches, between Shreveport and Lafayette Interstate 55 - North-South through Hammond, between Jackson, MS and New Orleans Interstate 12 - East-West through Hammond, between Baton Rouge and Slidell Highway 90 - East-West, New Orleans to Houma to Lafayette to Lake Charles Highway 190 - East-West, Opelousas to Baton Rouge Highway 167 - North-South, Alexandria to Monroe LA Highway 1 - North-South, Shreveport-to-Alexandria - to-Baton Rouge-to Grand Isle LA Highway 23 - Louisiana Delta Return to Homepage

5. Parks 19 State Parks 2 State Forests 22 State Wildlif e Management Areas 3 State Wildlife Refuges 2 State Historic Sites 1 National Forest 2 National Historical Parks 9 Na tional Wildlife Refuges 2 National Wildlife Areas 19 State Parks 2 State Forests 22 State Wildlif e Management Areas 3 State Wildlife Refuges 2 State Historic Sites 1 National Forest 2 National Historical Parks 9 Na tional Wildlife Refuges 2 National Wildlife Areas Return to Homepage

6. History Important Dates in LA History 1682 - Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle, erects a cross at the mouth of the Mississippi River after descending the river from the Great Lakes and claims the territory for Louis XIV of France, for whom Louisiana is named. 1718 - New Orleans is founded and named for Phillippe Duc D'Orleans 1723 - New Orleans becomes the capital of Louisiana, superseding Biloxi 1764 - First four Acadian families arrive in Louisiana from New York 1803 - Louisiana is purchased from Napoleon I by the United States for $15,000,000 1849 - Baton Rouge becomes 1850 capital of Louisiana 1975 - The Super Dome in New Orleans is completed, with a final cost of $163,313,315 for building and grounds 2005 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastate the Gulf Coast region Important Dates in LA History 1682 - Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle, erects a cross at the mouth of the Mississippi River after descending the river from the Great Lakes and claims the territory for Louis XIV of France, for whom Louisiana is named. 1718 - New Orleans is founded and named for Phillippe Duc D'Orleans 1723 - New Orleans becomes the capital of Louisiana, superseding Biloxi 1764 - First four Acadian families arrive in Louisiana from New York 1803 - Louisiana is purchased from Napoleon I by the United States for $15,000,000 1849 - Baton Rouge becomes 1850 capital of Louisiana 1975 - The Super Dome in New Orleans is completed, with a final cost of $163,313,315 for building and grounds 2005 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastate the Gulf Coast region Return to Homepage

7. Fun Facts Abbreviation:LA Admitted to Union: April 30, 1812 (18th state) Capital: Baton Rouge State Seal: A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana". Flag: A pelican feeding its young against a field of blue. Official Colors: Blue, White, and Gold Nickname: Pelican State Political Subdivisions: 64 parishes (analogous to counties in other states) Population: 4,468,976 (2000 Census estimate) State Bird:Eastern Brown Pelican State Dog:Catahoula Leopard Dog State Flower: Magnolia State Wildflower: Louisiana Iris State Insect: Honey Bee State Tree:Bald Cypress Other State Symbols: Reptile: alligator. Mammal: black bear. Drink: milk Abbreviation:LA Admitted to Union: April 30, 1812 (18th state) Capital: Baton Rouge State Seal: A pelican and her nest, surrounded by the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence" and the words "State of Louisiana". Flag: A pelican feeding its young against a field of blue. Official Colors: Blue, White, and Gold Nickname: Pelican State Political Subdivisions: 64 parishes (analogous to counties in other states) Population: 4,468,976 (2000 Census estimate) State Bird:Eastern Brown Pelican State Dog:Catahoula Leopard Dog State Flower: Magnolia State Wildflower: Louisiana Iris State Insect: Honey Bee State Tree:Bald Cypress Other State Symbols: Reptile: alligator. Mammal: black bear. Drink: milk Return to Homepage

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9. Citations http://louisiana.gov/Explore/About_L ouisiana/ http://www.eatel.net/~meme/BR.html http://www.50states.com/louisian.ht m#.UKRDMaUQg20 http://www.brgov.com/aboutus.htm Animoto.com Google Images http://louisiana.gov/Explore/About_L ouisiana/ http://www.eatel.net/~meme/BR.html http://www.50states.com/louisian.ht m#.UKRDMaUQg20 http://www.brgov.com/aboutus.htm Animoto.com Google Images Return to Homepage