Date Posted: 09/10/24
NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Louisiana
Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Louisiana!
French explorer Robert de LaSalle named Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
Louisiana was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812, as the 18th state. It’s nicknamed the “Pelican State” and consists of 64 parishes, which are similar to counties in other states. The term parishes comes from church units set up by the Spanish in 1699.
The capital city is Baton Rouge. Louisiana is bordered by Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas, along with the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
The population of Louisiana is 4,657,757 according to the 2020 census.
Official Louisiana State Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Louisiana’s official state symbols:
– Bird: Eastern brown pelican
– Dog: Catahoula leopard dog
– Flower: Magnolia
– Insect: Honeybee
– Tree: Bald cypress
– Reptile: Alligator
– Mammal: Black bear
– Musical instrument: Diatonic accordion
Find more information about Louisiana’s state symbols here.
Fun Facts about Louisiana
Baton Rouge was the site of the only American Revolution battle fought outside the original 13 colonies.
There are 39 species of crawfish in Louisiana.
The Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest state capitol in the U.S. at 450 feet in height.
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the only university in the U.S. with a swamp on its campus.
Former Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis is better known for his popular recorded rendition of You Are My Sunshine, the second most recognized song in the world.
Famous people from Louisiana include Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres, Louis Armstrong, Terry Bradshaw, and Jared Leto.
NCP Panel Members in Louisiana
Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Louisiana panel members answered some of our survey questions!
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