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| Louisiana Facts |
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The town of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana was once a hideaway for pirates. |
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Louisiana's first territorial governor, William C.C. Claiborne had great admiration for the awkward bird that inhabited the Gulf Coast region. The pelican, rather than let its young starve, would tear at its own flesh to feed them. |
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Because Covington, Louisiana is in a region referred to as the Ozone Belt, it has long been known for its clean air and water. |
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