What are some nicknames for the state of Lousiana?

Louisiana State Names (Etymology of Names) Louisiana Name Origin and State Nicknames. Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Louisiana is the 31st most extensive and the 25th most populous of the 50 United States. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties. read more

Louisiana State Nicknames. Whereas there is only one Louisiana state motto, there exist a number of state nicknames for Louisiana: "The Pelican State" The Pelican is an often seen bird on the Louisianan coastline. read more