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Experience the beauty, charm and wilderness of Washington Parish, Louisiana, including Franklinton, Bogalusa and Bogue Chitto State Park. A trip to Washington Parish will lead you into one of the most scenic and rural parishes in the state.…
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Located in Washington Parish, Bogalusa, was founded as a company town in the early 1900s. It was built so fast that its nickname became the Magic City, and once held the distinction of having the largest lumber mill – the Great Southern Lumber…
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The town of Franklinton, located in Washington Parish became the permanent parish seat in July 1826. The area’s history included a strong lumber industry that logged the Piney Woods of the area. Today, Franklinton’s small-town charm can be…
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Located in “The Heart Of Louisiana”, Alexandria and the adjacent Pineville, just across the Red River, form a hub, combining elements of north and south Louisiana neighbors. Cajun bonhomie and an annual Mardi Gras celebration thrive among all the…
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No city in North America can compete with New Orleans when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture, joie de vivre and tourism options. The Crescent City has suffered plagues, wars, imperial regime changes and devastating floods. Yet, it…
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Founded by Spaniards in 1779 on the banks of Bayou Teche, New Iberia eventually became home to French settlers known as Acadians, who had been driven from Nova Scotia by British troops. The Acadians, who in their new home came to be known as…