Situated
in the Deep South, Louisiana, the "Pelican State," has a
colorful history and was named in honor of King Louis XIV. A
strong French influence is still evident throughout the
state--its capital city is named Baton Rouge, French for "red
stick," because the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne
d'Iberville visited the area in 1699 and observed a red cypress
post. Today the city of New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras
and jazz festivals.
Situated
in the Deep South, Louisiana, the "Pelican State," has a
colorful history and was named in honor of King Louis XIV. A
strong French influence is still evident throughout the
state--its capital city is named Baton Rouge, French for "red
stick," because the French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne
d'Iberville visited the area in 1699 and observed a red cypress
post. Today the city of New Orleans is known for its Mardi Gras
and jazz festivals.