LA American plate atlas
Louisiana
The Pelican State
Meet the plate, people, places, and stories behind one of the road-trip game’s fifty-one essential finds.
Capital
Baton RougeState bird
Brown pelicanJoined the Union
April 30, 181201
A quick trip through time
The Louisiana story
Louisiana blends Native, French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and American influences. The Louisiana Purchase, Mississippi River trade, jazz, and distinctive foodways give it an outsized cultural legacy.
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Bumper-sized history
About the plate
The pelican is a frequent star on Louisiana plates, while specialty designs celebrate everything from wetlands to universities and Mardi Gras traditions.