What are the major rivers in Louisiana?
There are many rivers found within the state of Louisiana. Some include Lake Pontchartrain, Tchefuncte River, Pass Manhac, and the Blind River.
The Louisiana Purchase occurred during Thomas Jefferson's term as the United States president. Land had been bought by the United States from France. However, the United States did not know how much land it had bought. Jefferson sent an expedition to map the new territory. This was known as the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What is tet dour in cajun french?
I am going to venture it comes from the French "tête dure", meaning strong head, stubborn.
For whom were the original parishes of Georgia renamed as counties?
Burke, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Richmond, and Wilkes counties were named for British Subjects in favor of the Revolution.
-Georgia and the American Experience
Pg 156 Second Paragraph [By May 1777...themselves?]
What are the major water ways in Louisiana?
Water has always been important to the history and development of Louisiana. The Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico are only the first to come to mind, but every bayou, lake, creek and bay has its own history and resources. For whatever reason, some of these names are given to several bodies of water in opposite parts of the state. Please see the related link below for a website that offers an index with maps of each of these amazing waterways.
What is halfway between Charlotte NC and Monroe LA?
Birmingham, AL, is a little more than halfway but it's the best stopping/meeting point.
Does Louisiana have mountains?
Actually Louisiana does have Driskill Mountain which is more of a hill. The elevation is 535 feet so it is not a mountain.
What is the distance from Morgan City Louisiana to Tampa Florida?
It is 738 miles according to Google Maps.
What was the statehood of Louisiana?
Louisiana was admitted into the Union on April 30, 1812 becoming the 18th state to join the Union.
The address of the Friends Of The Louisiana Medal Of Honor Park And Museum is: Po Box 508, Belle Chasse, LA 70037-0508
What is the Cajun word for meow?
Minou (pronounced Me-new where I am from)
I don't know where you're from, but cat in Cajun french is chat...pronounced Shah. The T is silent.
How long does it take for a letter from baton rouge to reach Idaho falls?
First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.
Drive time from baton rouge la to Alexandra la?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Baton Rouge, LA
and: Alexandria, LA
Driving miles: 125
Driving time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
How many miles is it from Shreveport Louisiana to Cocoa Beach Florida?
It is 1,104 square miles according to Google Maps.