7 Wonderful Ways Louisiana Has Impacted The Rest Of The Country
From our unique culinary creations to our exports, Louisiana has a lot going for it. Our contributions have certainly had an impact on the rest of the country. Here are seven wonderful ways Louisiana has impacted the rest of the country.

Chefs from all over the country travel to Louisiana to learn our unique Cajun and Creole cooking.

Tabasco, Zatarain’s and Tony Chachere’s are just some of the spice blends and hot sauces made right here in the Bayou State.
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Jazz, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop all began right here in Louisiana, while many other genres, like blues and country music, all have deep histories rooted in Louisiana.
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Louisiana has had a thriving commercial seafood industry for more than 200 years. We are a leading exporter in shrimp, crab, oysters, alligators, and of course, crawfish.

Antoine Peychaud created the Sazerac in 1838 in a French Quarter bar and the rest, as they say, is history.

Charity Hospital in New Orleans was the second oldest and second largest free hospital in the country, operating for 300 continuous years before closing its doors after hurricane Katrina.

Ellen Degeneres, Britney Spears, Trace Adkins, Louis Armstrong, Harry Connick Jr., and Jerry Lee Lewis are just some of the famous celebrities that grew up in this great state.
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