State Facts
Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida
Louisiana
State Capital: Baton Rouge
State Nickname: Pelican State
Date of Statehood: April 30, 1812
State Flower: Magnolia
State Tree: Bald Cypress
Interesting Facts:
- Louisiana was named after King Louis XIV.
- The town Jean Lafiette was a pirate hideaway.
- Catahoulatlounds is the sate dog.
- The Mercedes Superdome
- L'Auberge du Lac Resort
- French Quarter
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Mississippi
State Capital: Jackson
State Nickname: Magnolia State
Date of Statehood: December 10, 1817
State Flower: Magnolia
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Tree: Southern Magnolia
Interesting Facts:
- Borden's milk was first canned here.
- Elvis Presly was born here.
- Root beer was invented here.
- Jackson Zoo
- Pearl River Resort
- Delta Blues Museum
Florida
Capital: Tallahasee
NIckname: Sunshine: March 3, 1845
Flower: Orange Blossom
Bird: Mockingbird