FACTS ABOUT LOUISIANA
Entered the Union: April 30, 1812 (18)
State Tree
Bald Cypress
State Flower
Magnolia
State Bird
Eastern Brown Pelican
State Animal
Louisiana Black Bear
State Dog
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Capital: Baton Rouge
Origin of Name: in honor of Louis XIV of France
State Nickname: Pelican State
State Motto: Union, justice and confidence
State Forests: 1 • State Parks: 35
Famous for: Jazz, French Quarter, Mardi Gras
State Song: “Give Me Louisiana" • "You are My Sunshine"
Famous Louisianans: Louis Armstrong • Fats Domino • Wynton Marsalis • Jelly Roll Morton (jazz musicians), Geoffrey Beene (fashion designer), Truman Capote (writer), Kitty Carlisle (singer, actress), Van Cliburn (concert pianist), Bryant Gumbel (TV newscaster), Jean Laffiete (pirate), Jerry Lee Lewis (singer)it.
Entered the Union: April 30, 1812 (18)
State Tree
Bald Cypress
State Flower
Magnolia
State Bird
Eastern Brown Pelican
State Animal
Louisiana Black Bear
State Dog
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Capital: Baton Rouge
Origin of Name: in honor of Louis XIV of France
State Nickname: Pelican State
State Motto: Union, justice and confidence
State Forests: 1 • State Parks: 35
Famous for: Jazz, French Quarter, Mardi Gras
State Song: “Give Me Louisiana" • "You are My Sunshine"
Famous Louisianans: Louis Armstrong • Fats Domino • Wynton Marsalis • Jelly Roll Morton (jazz musicians), Geoffrey Beene (fashion designer), Truman Capote (writer), Kitty Carlisle (singer, actress), Van Cliburn (concert pianist), Bryant Gumbel (TV newscaster), Jean Laffiete (pirate), Jerry Lee Lewis (singer)it.