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What Are the Nicknames for Many Louisiana Towns?
You've probably heard Shreveport called Ratchet City before. That's a pretty common nickname for our city. But I bet you haven't heard some of these nicknames for other cities around the state.
Nicknames of Louisiana Towns
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