Facts about Louisiana Louisiana has 2 landforms. One of them is lakes. Another landform is swamps.

Facts about LouisianaFacts about Louisiana

Louisiana has 2 landforms. Louisiana has 2 landforms. One of them is lakes . One of them is lakes .

Another landform is swamps.Another landform is swamps.

Three things to do is…Three things to do is…

Go to lots of festivals.Go to lots of festivals. You can watch the sugar bowl on You can watch the sugar bowl on

new year’s day.new year’s day. Go to an aquarium.Go to an aquarium.

Fun factFun fact

The longest boxing match in history The longest boxing match in history was in Louisiana. It lasted for over 7 was in Louisiana. It lasted for over 7 hours!hours!

Another fun factAnother fun fact

Almost all the crayfish in the world are Almost all the crayfish in the world are from Louisiana that you eat!from Louisiana that you eat!

Famous peopleFamous people

There are 2 famous people in There are 2 famous people in Louisiana. One of them is Jerry Lee Louisiana. One of them is Jerry Lee Lewis. The second person is Louis Lewis. The second person is Louis Armstrong.Armstrong.

HappeningsHappenings

In 1803 France sold it’s land in Louisiana to America.In 1803 France sold it’s land in Louisiana to America. In 1812 Louisiana became the 18In 1812 Louisiana became the 18thth state in America. state in America. 1795 A new way is found to make sugar from the 1795 A new way is found to make sugar from the

sugarcane plant.sugarcane plant. 1812 The first steamboat rolls down the Mississippi River to 1812 The first steamboat rolls down the Mississippi River to

Louisiana.Louisiana. 1901 The first oil well in Louisiana is drilled.1901 The first oil well in Louisiana is drilled. 1975 The world’s largest indoor stadium opens in New 1975 The world’s largest indoor stadium opens in New

Orleans.Orleans. 1861 Louisiana secedes from the United states. The Civil 1861 Louisiana secedes from the United states. The Civil

War begins.War begins. 1927 Dixieland jazz becomes popular.1927 Dixieland jazz becomes popular. 1838 The first Mardi Gras parade is held.1838 The first Mardi Gras parade is held.