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About Louisiana

The story of Louisiana

Louisiana is jazz on Bourbon Street, gumbo in every cast-iron pot, and bayous under Spanish moss.

History & heritage

Purchased from France in 1803, Louisiana became the 18th state in 1812 and remains the only state governed under civil law. With the state motto “Union, Justice, Confidence” and a founding year of 1812, Louisiana carries a history you can wear on your chest — that's what our print-on-demand apparel is here for.

Geography & landscape

The Mississippi drains into a vast delta of swamps and bayous; the Gulf Coast wraps the south, and pine forests roll across the north. Covering 52,378 sq mi, Louisiana lies in the South region and runs on Central time.

Culture, food and traditions

Mardi Gras, Cajun and Creole cooking, New Orleans jazz and Zydeco music give Louisiana one of the most distinctive cultures in America. From regional flavors like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée to festivals such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, the culture of Louisiana shows up in every collection we design.

Sports, colleges and community

Home teams like Saints, Pelicans, Tigers, Ragin' Cajuns and universities such as LSU, Tulane, Louisiana Tech anchor communities across the state — and inspire many of our Louisiana designs.

Parks, landmarks and wildlife

Landmarks like French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Oak Alley, Superdome and protected lands such as Jean Lafitte, Kisatchie NF, Cane River Creole give Louisiana its outdoor identity. The state animal is the Louisiana Black Bear, the state bird is the Brown Pelican, and the state tree is the Bald Cypress — all of which show up in our nature and park collections.

Interesting facts about Louisiana

• The only U.S. state divided into parishes instead of counties.
• Jazz was born in New Orleans in the late 1800s.
• The state produces most of the country's crawfish.
• The French Quarter is one of America's oldest neighborhoods.