History
French Colonial Louisiana
The period of French colonial control of Louisiana dates from 1682 to 1800.
Spanish Colonial Period
Spanish Colonial Period Index
6.10 a.–d. French Colonial Louisiana
The era of French control over Louisiana was marked by many challenges, including hurricanes and conflicts with Native American groups like the Natchez.
Government, Politics & Law
George Eustis
George Eustis served as the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1846 to 1853.
Government, Politics & Law
George Mathews
George Mathews served as the presiding judge of the Supreme Court of Louisiana from 1813 to 1836.
Government, Politics & Law
Governors of Louisiana
This is a complete list of the governors of Louisiana, their terms, and links to biographical entries.
Foodways
Gumbo
Gumbo is a thick soup that could be considered the signature dish of South Louisiana.
1.8 f. Gumbo
Gumbo is a thick soup popular in Louisiana.
Art
Hippolyte Sebron
Hippolyte Sebron resided in Louisiana for a brief time, from 1849 to 1855, but he had a profound effect on the development of landscape and genre painting in the state.
Archaeology
Historical Archaeology in Louisiana
Archaeologists at sites across Louisiana help fill in the written record through physical excavations of the past.
Peoples of Louisiana
Houma Nation
The United Houma Nation claims approximately 17,000 members and continues to keep Native American traditions alive from their tribal center in Lafourche Parish.
6.8 a.-b., 6.9 g.-h. Houma Nation
In the eighteenth century Houma people established trade and political relationships with French and Spanish colonists. In the twentieth century Houmas unified their community and successfully struggled for political recognition.
Disasters
Hurricanes in Louisiana
Louisiana hurricanes have played an essential role in the state’s history from colonization through the present and are as memorable as the places and people they impact.
