Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Seal of Louisiana


Related Topics

In the News (Wed 10 Feb 10)

  
  Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rest of Louisiana became a colony of Spain by the Treaty of Fountainebleau of 1762.
The western boundary of Louisiana with Spanish Texas remained in dispute until the Adams-OnĂ­s Treaty in 1819, with the Sabine Free State serving as a neutral buffer zone as well as a haven for criminals.
The ancestors of Creoles generally came to Louisiana directly from France or from the French colonies in the Caribbean and settled in New Orleans or in South Eastern Louisiana.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Louisiana   (2478 words)

  
 Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The rest of Louisiana became a colony of Spain by the of 1762.
Louisiana has seven U.S. Congressmen, five of which are Republicans, two of which are Democrats.
The three largest Protestant denominations in Louisiana are: Baptist (29% of the total state population), Methodist (5%), Pentecostal (2%).
www.northmiami.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Louisiana   (2281 words)

  
 Louisiana [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Its southern terminus is in Lafayette, Louisiana at Interstate 10; its northern terminus is in Shreveport, Louisiana at Interstate 20.
Its southern terminus is in Alton, Louisiana at an intersection with Interstate 10 and Interstate 12; its northern terminus is at Lookout Mountain, Georgia at an intersection with Interstate 24....
Termini As of 2004, the highway's northern terminus is in Shreveport, Louisiana at an intersection with U.S. Highway 79 and U.S. Highway 80.
www.wikimirror.com /Louisiana   (11428 words)

  
 Flag of Louisiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The flag of Louisiana consists of a heraldic charge called a "pelican in her piety," representing a mother pelican wounding her breast to feed her young from the blood.
Prior to 1861, the State of Louisiana had no official flag, though a flag similar to the modern one was often used.
In February 1861, Louisiana officially adopted a flag with a single yellow star in a red canton, with thirteen red, white and blue stripes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flag_of_Louisiana   (237 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Louisiana
The Louisiana State Seal was adopted as the official state seal of Louisiana in 1902.
Lake Pontchartrain is a brackish-water lake in southeastern Louisiana.
Alexandria is a city in Louisiana, U.S.A.; it is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Louisiana   (8883 words)

  
 Symbols and Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Louisiana State Flag: The State Flag consist of the pelican group from the state seal, in white and gold and a white ribbon bearing the state motto “Union, Justice and Confidence.
Louisiana is often referred to as “The Bayou State” because of the many slow, small streams that flow through the state.
Louisiana has enjoyed a long association with this bird and in 1958, the pelican was made the official state bird of Louisiana.
home.earthlink.net /~louisianaman/id13.html   (988 words)

  
 The Louisiana State Capitol Building   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Louisiana's state symbol, the pelican, decorates the side of the steps and is used extensively elsewhere in the building.
Above the eagles are six figures with coats of arms representing the countries that have ruled Louisiana: Indians represent the original inhabitants and the four central figures represent Spain, the United States, the Confederacy and France.
To the north is Louisiana's prosperous and economically important chemical corridor and in the distance stands Southern University.
www.crt.state.la.us /crt/tourism/capitol/capitol.htm   (1086 words)

  
 Louisiana Emblems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The state seal was adopted in 1902 and features a pelican tearing flesh from its own breast to feed its young.
Louisiana's flag, though used since the 1800s, was not officially adopted until 1912.
The design consists of the pelican group from the state seal, in white and gold, and a white ribbon bearing the state motto, on a field of a solid blue.
www.crt.state.la.us /crt/profiles/emblems.htm   (239 words)

  
 The State Flags and Seals of Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee & Virginia (Geobop's Symbols)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Louisiana’s state flag is among the nicest of state flags.
The seal was adopted on July 5, 1776 and was modified in 1930.
The seal adopted in 1903 is essentially the same as the seal adopted in 1776.
www.geobop.com /symbols/Flags/world/na/us/south/3   (1811 words)

  
 The Great Seal Of The Confederacy
The Great Seal of the Confederate States of America was engraved in 1864, by the late Joseph S. Wyon, of London, England, predecessor of Messrs J. and A. Wyon, chief engravers of Her British Majesty's seals, etc., and reached Richmond not long before the evacuation of the city, April 3, 1865.
It is a most remarkable fact that an equestrian figure constituted the seal of Great Britain from the time of Edward the Confessor down to the reign of George III, except during the short interval of the protectorate of Cromwell, when the trial of the King was substituted for the man on horseback.
In the reign of William and Mary the seal bore the impress of the king and queen both mounted on horseback.
www.civilwarhome.com /confederateseal.htm   (1621 words)

  
 Louisiana Symbols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Many different versions of the present seal, including one with as many as 12 chicks in the nest, were utilized.
It is the only breed of dog native to Louisiana and is a cross between a breed of domestic dogs raised by the Indians of the Catahoula Lake region and the Spanish "war dog" that came to Louisiana in the 16th century.
The bald cypress, the Louisiana state tree, is a beautiful hardwood that grows all over the state, especially in swampy areas.
www.gov.state.la.us /kids/symbols.htm   (417 words)

  
 Louisiana's State Flag, Seal, & Bird, the Brown Pelican [Geobopological Survey]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A pelican feeding her young was depicted on the seal as early as 1804.
The pelicans on the seal were associated with a Christian legend.
Some people said the pelicans represent the State of Louisiana: The mother pelican is the government that takes care of the people, represented by the young pelicans.
www.geobop.com /world/NA/US/LA/Flag.htm   (390 words)

  
 Louisiana Secretary of State/LOUISIANA FACTS-PG. A
Judges in Louisiana are elected except where the are temporarily appointed to fill vacancies.
In January, 1861, Louisiana seceded from the Union, and a short time later, the state formally joined the new southern confederacy.
Louisiana's confederate government sought refuge in Opelousas and later in Shreveport.
www.sec.state.la.us /around/facts/facts-a.htm   (520 words)

  
 GFWC of LOUISIANA
The LFWC of LA was organized in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 29,1899.
In 1947, it was incorporated as Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc. The name was changed to GFWC of Louisiana, Inc. May 1, 1991.
The design shows a crusader's shield, signifying enlightenment, emerging from the darkened world, which is represented by a fl center; the band encircling the center signifies eternity; a fully risen sun on a field of blue, for Purity and blue or Constancy - surrounded by the letters GFWC and the motto "Unity in Diversity".
www.gfwcoflouisiana.freeservers.com   (309 words)

  
 Louisiana Symbols, Great Seal - SHG Resources
Over head of the Pelican to be inscribed 'Union, Justice', and under the Pelican to be inscribed 'Confidence'." That is the seal that represents the State of Louisiana today.
Louisiana's first territorial governor, William C.C. Claiborne had great admiration for the awkward bird that inhabited the Gulf Coast region.
Many different versions of the present seal, including one with as many as twelve chicks in the nest, were utilized.
www.shgresources.com /la/symbols/seal   (323 words)

  
 Louisiana Joins SBC in Asia Relief Effort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Louisiana Baptists are part of this joint effort with other state conventions to bring this assistance to those in need.
David Hankins, Executive Director of the Louisiana Baptist Convention, said, "The magnitude of the loss caused by the tsunami in Asia has saddened Louisiana Baptists as it has the whole world.
Loy Seal said once the medical teams are put together and in operation, the next move for Louisiana volunteers will be to help clean up and rebuild in the area.
www.lbc.org /lbc/welcome_1.nsf/pages/disaster_relief_asia_1_5_05   (767 words)

  
 Louisiana Emblems
Louisiana's flag, although used since the 1800s, was not officially adopted until 1912.
The State Seal was adopted in 1902 and features a pelican tearing flesh from its own breast to feed its
The pelican is featured on Louisiana's flag and state seal.
www.rvlouisiana.com /Louisiana/LA%20Emblems.html   (264 words)

  
 West Virginia's State Flag & Seal (Geobopological Survey)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The coat of arms is similar to the state seal, which was adopted in 1863.
A large stone in the center of the seal stands for strength.
The reverse side of the seal is seldom used.
www.geobop.com /world/NA/US/WV/Flag.htm   (247 words)

  
 Louisiana State Symbols, Emblems, and Mascots - SHG Resources
Browse the state's symbols; state animal, state bird, state flower, state flag, state fossil, state insect, state motto, state seal, state tree, color, dance, fish, mammal, music, nut, reptile seal, and miscellaneous designations, emblems, and mascot of each state with pictures.
Hoop nets, castnets, and shrimp trawls are part of the cajun and creole heritage of the state and, as such, should be preserved in order to help maintain the cajun and creole culture.
South Louisiana is the crawfish capital of the world, supporting a multimillion dollar a year industry.
www.statehousegirls.net /la/symbols   (634 words)

  
 Louisiana State Symbols - Louisiana State Seal - The United States of America
The story is that the pelican is actually tearing some of its own flesh to feed the chicks, which apparently a pelican will do rather than allow its young to starve.
This seal has changed over the years, and at one point there were a dozen chicks in the nest.
The Louisiana motto "Union, justice, confidence" surrounds the birds on the present seal.
www.netstate.com /states/symb/seals/la_seal.htm   (154 words)

  
 DJC.COM: DO YOU HAVE INNER-SEAL SIDING?, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Louisiana Pacific Inner-Seal exterior siding is made to look like solid wood so it can be difficult to tell it apart from other kinds of siding.
It is sold in two ways: as lap siding in 16-foot long boards with a textured surface and as panel siding both with and without grooves.
Inner Seal was first introduced in 1985 so siding installed before than cannot be Inner Seal.
www.djc.com /news/const/10004164.html   (137 words)

  
 Louisiana State Flag - Louisiana Flag - State of Louisiana Flag
The state flag was adopted in 1912, and the state seal was adopted in 1902.
The state motto, Union, Justice, and Confidence, appears on the flag and the seal.
Louisiana, a southern state of the United States, lies where the mighty Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
www.usaflags-flagpoles.com /state-flags/louisiana.htm   (242 words)

  
 Louisiana Governor's Office - Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
I urge the citizens of Louisiana to join us in prayer so that no lives are lost because of Hurricane Katrina.
Governor Blanco, and former Governors Buddy Roemer and Dave Treen arrive in Columbia, Louisiana to attend the funeral of Secretary of State W. Fox McKeithen.
She noted that the state this year has abolished $42.5 million in taxes as part of a seven-year, billion-dollar repeal of taxes on Louisiana businesses.
www.gov.state.la.us   (1895 words)

  
 Original Artwork: Mel Crawford: Great Seal of Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A pelican adorns the state seal of Louisiana but, through the years, the simple design has been subject to many variations.
When Louisiana seceded from the Union during the Civil War, she split into two states, each with a governor.
In 1902, Louisiana finally officially adopted the pelican seal as its state seal and the words "Union, Justice, Confidence" -- the state motto -- surround the bird and her young.
www.windriverstudios.com /EB5SB7HX.htm   (431 words)

  
 Louisiana Secretary of State/Louisiana Facts-pg.B
This official flag of Louisiana is that flag now in general use, consisting of a solid blue field with the coat-of-arms of the state, the pelican feeding its young, in white in the center, with a ribbon beneath, also in white, containing in blue the motto of the state, "Union, Justice and Confidence".
Blue, white and gold became the official colors of the state of Louisiana in 1972.
Louisiana has two official state songs, "Give Me Louisiana" [1970]and "You Are My Sunshine" [1977].
www.sec.state.la.us /around/facts/facts-b.htm   (466 words)

  
 FLOWER DELIVERY Louisiana LA | Louisiana FTD Florist | Louisiana Flower Shop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Our flower shop delivery will assist you in any city in LA Louisiana.
FLAG: On a blue field, a white pelican feeds her three young, symbolizing the state providing for its citizens; the state motto is inscribed on a white ribbon.
OFFICIAL SEAL: A pelican, with its head turned to the left, sits in a nest with three young.
www.wesleyberryflowers.com /flowers_LA_louisiana.html   (371 words)

  
 Louisiana State Department of Education - HomeStudy--Guidelines
Any child eligible by Louisiana Law to attend Louisiana elementary or secondary schools shall be eligible to participate in a home study plan.
A parent or tutor (Court appointed guardian under Louisiana Law) may be permitted to provide instruction in a home study plan.
The examination shall be administered with the same instructions and under similar conditions as provided to children enrolled in public schools.
la-home-education.com /tahenderso/Louisiana/hstudy/hsguide.html   (858 words)

  
 Ultra Seal ® -- M&D Industries of Louisiana, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
M and D Industries of Louisiana, Inc. was formed in the spring of 1978.
As a result of this, the direction of the company took on a new perspective: Development of new products or the re-working of existing concepts to design a family of sealing agents that would be superior in quality and performance to existing additives on the market.
This is an excellent example of the commitment that M and D Industries of Louisiana, Inc. is making to the field.
www.ultrasealinc.com /company_profile.html   (490 words)

  
 Decorative Concrete Stains, Concrete Sealers, Cure and Seal, Corpus Christi, Texas, Louisiana, Stained Concrete, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
CLEAR GUARD CURE and SEAL is a solvent based, VOC compliant, non yellowing, architectural grade, Methyl Methacrylate Acrylic copolymer.
The product is formulated for curing and sealing any concrete, but it is specifically designed for concrete that is colored with Butterfield Color Uni-Mix or Perma-Cast coloring systems.
COLOR GUARD CURE and SEAL is a solvent based, VOC compliant, non yellowing, architectural grade, Methyl Methacrylate Acrylic copolymer.
donnellyandsons.com /stains.shtml   (354 words)

  
 Louisiana Professional Engineer stamps and seals order form
Louisiana Professional Engineer stamps and seals order form
Louisiana engineer seal requirements: Embossing Seal or rubber stamp required, electronically generated image acceptable, size 1 5/8" or 2".
All seals and stamps are guaranteed to meet the boards approval.
www.engineerseals.com /order/louisianape.php   (76 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.