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5 Things I Didn’t Know About Louisiana

by SP on May 18th, 2007

1. Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV.

2. Breaux Bridge is known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World”.

3. Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, the only known United States cemetery facing north-south is in Rayne.

4. Rayne is known as the “The Frog Capital of the World”.

5. The world famous “Mardi Gras” is celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice.
The frog capital of the world and an unusual cemetary… now that should make a visit to this state… awfully interesting!! Now do you have anything to share??

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