Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. It is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties.  Nicknames include: Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, Creole State, Fisherman’s Paradise, Holland of America, Pelican State, Sportsman’s Paradise, and Sugar State.  It was admitted to the Union as the 18th state on April 30, 1812. Louisiana has Populated Places in 64 parishes...