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About Louisiana: Louisiana History

Information on Louisiana government, culture, media and geography

Louisiana Historical Events

Louisiana Purchase
How the US acquired most of the Midwest...
Construction of the New State Capitol
Huey P. Long built the New State Capitol -- and was murdered in it.
The Battle of New Orleans
Famous battle that took place after the War of 1812 was ended. Immortalized in song...
Bonnie & Clyde Ambush
Infamous outlaws, Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed outside of Arcadia in North Louisiana.

Louisiana Digital Library

Free access to over 400,000 photographs, documents and other materials illustrating Louisiana's history, culture, places, and people.

Louisiana Digital Library

Louisiana 2020 Census

Louisiana 2020 Parish Population Changes

Louisiana History

About Louisiana
General info on the history of the state as well as its culture.
Encyclopedia of Louisiana
Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association
Directory to archival repositories in Louisiana
Louisiana History Under 10 Flags
Louisiana's government has changed 10 times over its history -- each new government is reflected in its flag. See the flags and read the history.

Baton Rouge Digital Archive

Featured Louisiana Book

The Art of George Rodrigue by Ginger Danto; Michael Lewis (Other)
Call Number: La 759.13 D194a

Hill Memorial Library - Louisiana State University Libraries' Special Collections

Hill Memorial Library
A special library at LSU that houses a wealth of material on the history and culture of the region