History
Norbert Rillieux
Norbert Rillieux, a Creole from New Orleans, was an inventor and engineer who designed the multiple-effect evaporation system, a major advancement in the process of sugar refining.
Southeast Louisiana (Florida Parishes)
Southeast Louisiana (Florida Parishes) Index
Disasters
Nutria in Louisiana
Imported in the early twentieth century for their fur, nutria have exploded into an invasive species that contributes to coastal erosion.
Business & Industry
Oil and Gas Industry in Louisiana
The oil and gas industry has been a dominant economic engine in Louisiana for well over a century.
8.12 f. Oil and Gas Industry in Louisiana
While the oil and gas industry has helped grow Louisiana’s economy, it has also created significant environmental challenges.
Foodways
Okra
Although okra is consumed throughout the South, it is predominantly associated with South Louisiana, where it is used as a thickener for gumbo.
Architecture
Old Arsenal Museum
The Old Arsenal was constructed in 1838 for the Baton Rouge military post, the main ordinance depot for the southwestern United States.
Architecture
Old Governor's Mansion
Huey P. Long ordered the construction of the Old Governor's Mansion in 1929, replacing the first Governor's Mansion which was built in 1857.
Architecture
Old State Capitol
Designed by architect James H. Dakin, Louisiana's Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is among the state’s most distinctive architectural landmarks.
1.8 d. Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge is now a museum.
History
Oliver Pollock
Irish-born merchant Oliver Pollock helped finance the American Revolution using profits from trading in dry goods, military supplies, and enslaved people.
Government, Politics & Law
Oramel Simpson
Former Louisiana senator Oramel Simpson became the state's governor following the death of Henry Fuqua in 1926.
Government, Politics & Law
Oscar Allen
Democrat Oscar Allen served as governor of Louisiana from 1932 to 1936, Huey P. Long's hand-picked successor after Long resigned to serve in the US Senate.
