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Fun Fact - Actor Zachary Levi was born as Zachary Levi Pugh, on September 29, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Louisiana Fact : The state gemstone is Agate.

Fun Fact - Lake Charles, La. is mentioned in the lyrics of the song "Up on Cripple Creek" by The Band.

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Louisiana Fact: Louisiana State Capitol Building is the tallest state capital in the United States. #batonrouge #louisiana

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Louisiana Fact: The official flag of Louisiana was adopted in 1912, one hundred years after Louisiana became a state.

Louisiana Fact: Louisiana is among the country's leading oil and gas producing states

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Louisiana Fact - The state musical instrument is the "Cajun Accordion"

Fun Fact - In an episode of the Andy Griffith Show, Andy mentions visiting Uncle Olly and Aunt Flora in Lake Charles.

Louisiana Fact - Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV.

Louisiana Fact - The lowest elevation is New Orleans at eight feet below sea level

A listing of private schools in Southwest Louisiana - ow.ly/dFXr30q8rUZ

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The City of Sulphur is the 13th largest city in Louisiana and is named for the chemical and mining industry that helped to establish Calcasieu Parish in the late 1800's.

Louisiana Fact - Gueydan is known as the "Duck Capital of America" in recognition of its abundance of waterfowl.

Louisiana Fact - Louisiana State Colors: Gold, white and blue

Louisiana Fact - The Eastern Brown Pelican is the state bird #louisiana