louisiana history

You oftentimes see celebrities who were born in Louisiana, but what about those who died in our great state?

For roughly 15 years there was a fairly large portion of Louisiana that was officially dubbed "The Neutral Strip", meaning the area wasn't controlled by any government, military, or any laws.

There are actually quite a few things about our incredible state you may not know, even if you're born and raised here.

Mardi Gras is a holiday rich in tradition. Everything about Mardi Gras represents something. What about beads? Why do we fight over them throw them from floats, and what do Mardi Gras beads represent?

Everyone in Louisiana has a jambalaya recipe. How does yours compare to this one, the oldest jambalaya recipe in Louisiana.

For roughly 15 years there was a fairly large portion of Louisiana that was officially dubbed "The Neutral Strip", meaning the area wasn't controlled by any government, military, or any laws.

Over 60 years later, the country legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is still at it, and she doesn't seem to have lost a beat.

Since "Louisiana" and "Texas" did not exist in the 1700s like they do now, there is some confusion as to where French territory ended and Spanish territory began.

According to treasureseekr.com, there are at least 23 hidden treasures lost in Louisiana.

It starts with an absentee governor, a hurricane, and a lieutenant governor who wanted to go home.

Did you know that not all towns in Louisiana were founded under the name we now know them as?

Several of the places listed are right here in Acadiana

Pretty amazing, right? I still haven't been to Poverty Point yet, but now I'm really itching to go.