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| Louisiana Facts |
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The Harvey Canal Locks near Westwego, Louisiana connect the Mississippi River to the Harvey Canal. Back in the 1800s the locks served as ferries to transport railroad cars from one side of the canal to the other. |
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Saint Joseph's Cemetery, the only known United States cemetery facing north-south is in Rayne, Louisiana. |
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Between April 17,1862 and May 18, 1864 20 major Civil War battles and engagements were fought on Louisiana soil. |
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