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  2. History of Louisiana - Wikipedia

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    The history of the area that is now the U.S. state of Louisiana, can be traced back thousands of years to when it was occupied by indigenous peoples.The first indications of permanent settlement, ushering in the Archaic period, appear about 5,500 years ago.

  3. List of Louisiana state historic sites - Wikipedia

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    This List of Louisiana state historic sites contains the 17 state historic sites governed by the Office of State Parks, a division of Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in the U.S. state of Louisiana, as of 2011. [1] State historic sites were formerly known as state commemorative areas until July 1, 1999 with the passing of ...

  4. Louisiana Historical Society - Wikipedia

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    Louisiana Historical Society, established in 1835, is a historical society in Louisiana charged with documentation and protection of colonial records. According to its website, it is the oldest historical organization in the state. The society has a long history of publishings, including the Louisiana Historical Quarterly.

  5. List of Louisiana hurricanes (2000–present) - Wikipedia

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    September 1, 2008 – Hurricane Gustav reached the Louisiana coast on the morning of September 1, making landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana as a Category 2 with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. The center of the storm continued northwest across the state resulting in significant damage and 7 deaths; 34 parishes were declared as disaster areas.

  6. National Register of Historic Places listings in Louisiana

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    This is a list of properties and districts in Louisiana that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are listings in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes . The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below), may be seen in a map by clicking on "Map of ...

  7. List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana - Wikipedia

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    The Greek Revival home was completed in 1834 on the Bayou Teche by wealthy planters David and Mary Weeks, within the town of New Iberia. It remained in the Weeks family until 1958, when William Weeks Hall died and donated the building to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Open for tours. 46: Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium

  8. Louisiana Almanac - Wikipedia

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    The Louisiana Almanac is a mesh of statistical data, historical information, and often obscure trivia relating to the State of Louisiana.Resources are provided in the following categories: general information, tourism, weather and climate, geography, population, sports, history, government, agriculture, economy, health, and transportation.

  9. Louisiana State Archive and Research Library - Wikipedia

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    The Louisiana State Archives, established 1956, is the agency under the Secretary of State of Louisiana "designated to fulfill the function of directing a program of collecting, preserving, and making available for use the state's historical records" [1] Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the archives house records from the Spanish, French, and early American past of the state, including vital ...