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Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, followed the Mississippi River
all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle claimed the region around the river for France. He called this territory Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV. In 1718 the French governor founded the port of New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Later French explorer, traders, and missionaries traveled west to the Rocky Mountains and southwest to the Rio Grande.
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Is Louisiana a french name?
yes, Louisiana is a french name.
What is the name of the event with The Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase
Why did the Anglo Americans come to Louisiana?
Some settled in the hill country of Louisiana.
Where does mendi come from?
Shreveport Louisiana
Where did C J Walker come from?
Dalta, louisiana
What ethnic group does the name Armentor come from?
The name is of Spanish origin and they came south with the Acadians (Cajuns) and were absorbed by them in southwestern Louisiana.
Is Louisiana a french name?
yes, Louisiana is a french name.
Where did Tabasco sauce come from?
The name of Tabasco is a federal state in Mexico, however, the Sauce was invented and made in Louisiana
What is the name of the event with The Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase
Why did the Anglo Americans come to Louisiana?
Some settled in the hill country of Louisiana.
What is the birth name of Louisiana Red?
Louisiana Red's birth name is Iverson Minter.
What is the name of the treaty of Louisiana territory?
The name of the treaty of Louisiana territory is The Louisiana Purchase.
Where does mendi come from?
Shreveport Louisiana
Where did the word Louisiana come from?
Louisiana was named by French explorer la Salle for Louis XIV of France. The name originally applied to the entire Mississippi basin. Please see the related link below.
What is the name of city's that start with p in Louisiana?
· Patterson, Louisiana
Who are some famous citizens from Louisiana?
Bryant Gumble and Britney Spears come from Louisiana.
What is Louisiana's official name?
Louisiana's official name is Louisiana, there is no other name that it has. The state was named after King Louis XIV which at this time they called La Louisiane which meant Land of Louis.
