We have a lot to be proud of here in Louisiana. Not only do we have picture perfect bayous, some of the best fishing opportunities, and countless outdoor adventures, but we also have some fun unique facts that only Louisianians can brag about. Here are some of our favorites.
- We have the tallest state capitol building in the United States.
Stuart Seeger/Flickr It’s 450 feet tall with 34 floors.
- The first opera performed in America was in New Orleans.
Fougerouse/Flickr In 1796, Sylvain by Andre Ernest was the first documented staging of an opera at a small theater on St. Peter Street that burned down in.a fire a few years later.
- We have the longest bridge over water in the country.
Navin Rajagopalan/Flickr The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway spans 24 miles and first opened in 1956. A second bridge was added in 1969. The Causeway did hold the title for longest bridge over water in the world for many years, but unfortunately lost that title a few years ago when a 26.4 mile long bridge was built over the Jiaozhou Bay in China.
- We have the oldest structure in the country to be used as a bar.
Kevin Burke/Flickr Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop was built between 1722 and 1732 and is a great spot to grab a drink while playing tourist in the quarter.
- Our historic landmarks move around.
dumbfun/Flickr The St. Charles Street Car Line is the oldest street railway lines still in operation in the world. It’s been in operation since 1835.
- We have the nation’s largest park dedicated to roses.
American Rose Society/Facebook The Gardens of the American Rose over in Shreveport is a 118-acre garden filled with over 65 individual rose gardens and over 20,000 rosebushes.
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Stuart Seeger/Flickr
It’s 450 feet tall with 34 floors.
Fougerouse/Flickr
In 1796, Sylvain by Andre Ernest was the first documented staging of an opera at a small theater on St. Peter Street that burned down in.a fire a few years later.
Navin Rajagopalan/Flickr
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway spans 24 miles and first opened in 1956. A second bridge was added in 1969. The Causeway did hold the title for longest bridge over water in the world for many years, but unfortunately lost that title a few years ago when a 26.4 mile long bridge was built over the Jiaozhou Bay in China.
Kevin Burke/Flickr
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop was built between 1722 and 1732 and is a great spot to grab a drink while playing tourist in the quarter.
dumbfun/Flickr
The St. Charles Street Car Line is the oldest street railway lines still in operation in the world. It’s been in operation since 1835.
American Rose Society/Facebook
The Gardens of the American Rose over in Shreveport is a 118-acre garden filled with over 65 individual rose gardens and over 20,000 rosebushes.
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