Louisiana

The Pelican State

Capital: Baton Rouge

Gumbo, jumbalaya, fried gator. Swamp land. Jazz. Hurricanes. French Creole history.

The 18th state joined the Union in 1812, just a few months before the start of the War of 1812.

Louisiana State Capitol: Located in Baton Rouge. You can visit the current capitol and the old capitol down the street.