Louisiana - "The Old South"

On January 8, 1815, American forces, under General Jackson, decisively defeat the British forces trying to capture New Orleans. The battle, which takes place after the Treaty of Ghent has been signed, is the most decisive American victory of the war.

James BOWIE (Co-Commander of the Alamo) who lived in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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History and Cities: 1776 - 1997

The State of Louisiana has a rich and colorful history having been owned by the English, French, Spanish, Yankees, Confederates and now the USA. The population is 1/2 Protestant and 1/2 Catholic.

The Governor, Mike Foster is from the Southern most area of Louisiana -- Morgan City - a city of Seafood and Oil rigs.

The largest city of Louisiana - New Orleans - is located in a large bend of the Mississippi - this is where the name - "The Crescent City" comes from.

The Capitol City is -- Baton Rouge -- Our local newspaper - The Advocate - keeps everyone informed of current events. The Flagship University - Louisiana State University - has served the people of the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. A former LSU President - William Tecumseh Sherman - left LSU to fight for the Northern Yankees in the Civil War of 1861 -- 65 and made the famous, "Sherman's March Through Georgia" which helped to defeat the South and their Cabinet

The Northeastern most city is - Shreveport - home of -- LSUS - Louisiana State University at Shreveport and the LSU Medical Center.

The Northeastern "Twin" cities are - Monroe and West Monroe - who lay side by side separated by the Ouachita River - home of -- NLU - Northeastern Louisiana University at Monroe. You can chat with the local folks on the Internet connection.

The center of the state is -- Alexandria - home of -- LSUA - Louisiana State University at Alexandria.

The Southwestern part of the state borders with the great state of -- Texas - and its largest city is -- Lake Charles - home of McNeese State University.

The French Cultural center of the state is -- Lafayette home of -- USL - University of Southwestern Louisiana.

The Southeastern part of the state borders with the great state of -- Mississippi - and its largest city is - Hammond - home of the world famous Strawberries and - SLU - Southeastern University.

The center of the state has another famous city known for its Christmas lights -- Natchitoches - it is home to Northwestern University of Louisiana and many other schools from K through 12.