Explore the 64 Parishes of Louisiana – Episode 117
64 Parishes Magazine

About This Episode

In today’s episode we’ll learn about the 64 parishes that comprise the state of Louisiana.

We’ll learn why we have parishes and not counties.You’ll hear interesting stories, history and facts about Louisiana through the lens of our parishes and geography.

I’ll provide you with a tool to explore New Orleans and all of Louisiana from wherever you are.

To help us explore the 64 parishes of Louisiana we are joined by Erin Greenwald, Editor-in-Chief of 64 Parishes magazine.


Resources

Be sure to check out the archive of articles at 64 Parishes.org. It is also the place to go to subscribe to their quarterly magazine.


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