Louisiana named after King Louis XIV of France, who reigned from 1643 to 1715.
The entire Mississippi River Valley was named Louisiana and claimed for France by Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, in 1682.
Louisiana named after King Louis XIV of France, who reigned from 1643 to 1715.
The entire Mississippi River Valley was named Louisiana and claimed for France by Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, in 1682.