Happy National Louisiana Day – 2024

Happy Louisiana Day!

Today is National Louisiana Day for 2024. . .

Happy National Louisiana Day ! ! !

Which State is LA:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the initial settlement in Louisiana has a long history dating back thousands of years, with the first permanent settlements appearing over 5,000 years ago. The area was home to various indigenous cultures such as the Mound Builders, who originated in the 4^th millennium BC. Poverty Point, a Late Archaic site, is the largest and most well-known in Louisiana, featuring an earthen pyramid, a bird effigy mound, and ridges that may have housed 500 to 1,000 people. Other cultures include Marksville, the ancestor of the Natchez and Taensa peoples, along with the Mississippian cultures like Plaquemine and Caddoan. Early Woodland cultures like Tchefuncte and Lake Cormorant also existed, contributing to the many mounds and earthworks found in Louisiana, making it a center for American Indian mound construction due to its mild climate and abundant resources.

Louisiana map courtesy of Openverse

More History: The state of Louisiana had European colonization began when Hernando de Soto claimed the land for Spain in 1541, followed by French explorer La Salle claiming it for France in 1682. The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803 when the United States bought the territory from France for $15 million, significantly increasing the size of the country. Louisiana officially became the 18^th state in the United States on April 30, 1812. During the Civil War, Louisiana seceded from the Union in 1861 but was occupied by Union troops in 1862, ,and was part of the western theater of the war. After the Confederacy’s defeat in 1865, Louisiana entered the Reconstruction era until 1877.

Video: Courtesy of @jmanmoonwalk4 on YouTube – Louisiana – Perry Como.

Climate of Louisiana: Louisiana has a climate is known for its humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer is 93. 3 °F, while the average low in the winter is 36. 2 °F. Annual temperatures range from 64 °F to 71 °F. Louisiana receives frequent precipitation throughout the year, with more rain in the summer. The state’s average annual precipitation ranges from almost 45 inches to over 56 inches. The frost season runs from November 1 in the north to December 14 in the southeast. Louisiana is also subject to tropical storms, with the hurricane season lasting from June through November. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was a devastating natural disaster, particularly hitting Louisiana and New Orleans. It became the most costly natural disaster in United States history. Louisiana has approximately 216 sunny days per year, which totals 59% of days being sunny.

Video: Courtesy of @jmanmoonwalk4 on YouTube – Louisiana – Perry Como.

More About Louisiana: Throughout the years, Louisiana has earned the titles of hosting Mardi Gras, and for these items: gumbo, French Quarter, jambalaya, music, above ground cemeteries, architecture, bayous and swamps, fishing, creole, and jazz and blues music.

The Great Location of Louisiana: The state of Louisiana spans near 379 miles in length and approximately 130 miles in length. Louisiana has 64 parishes, similar to counties in other states. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the northeast and east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.

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Greetings from Louisiana – Large Letter Postcard (4453142951) courtesy of Openverse

Louisiana’s Statehood Facts:

Date: 04/30/1812
Capital: Baton Rouge
Population: 4,559,480 (2024)
Size: Land area of 43,204 square miles; Total area of 52,124 square miles
Nickname: The Pelican State
State Motto: Union, Justice, Confidence
Tree: Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum)
Flower: Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora)
Bird: Brown Pelican (Pelecanus Occidentalis)

The History:

Louisiana Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Louisiana Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
18^th State. Territory of Orleans with the Sabine Free State to become Louisiana “Down Louisiana Way” by George Strait (Modern), “Give Me Louisiana” Doralice Fontane (Original)	04/30/1812	Baton Rouge

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Some Great Louisiana Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Louisiana:

The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter, Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 and 70130
Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Garden District, New Orleans, LA 70130
Jackson Square, 751 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70181
Preservation Hall, 726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112
New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Dr. New Orleans, LA 70124
St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090
The Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Memorable Louisiana Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in Louisiana:

1609: English explorer Henry Hudson visits the Delaware Bay and explores the coastline.
1610: Sir Samuel Argall names the Delaware Bay after Virginia governor Sir De La Warr.
1631: The first European settlement is built by the Dutch. They are wiped out within a year by Native Americans.
1638: The first permanent settlement, Fort Christina, is established by the Swedish. It will become the city of Wilmington.
1655: The Dutch take over from the Swedes.
1664: The British take over and Delaware becomes part of New York.
1717: The city of Dover is established.
1776: Delegate Caesar Rodney rides through the night to vote in favor of the Declaration of Independence.
1777: Dover becomes the capital city.
1787: Delaware becomes the 1st state.
1802: The DuPont Company is founded as a gunpowder mill.
1865: Slavery is ended in Delaware with the ratification of the 13^th amendment.
1969: The second span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge opens.

Streetcar, New Orleans courtesy of Openverse

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