The first 13 steps have the names of the 13 original states. The next 35 steps bear the names of the other states in the order of their admission to the Union. Largest Cities in Louisiana New Orleans , located in southeastern Louisiana on the east bank of the great Mississippi River, is the largest city in Louisiana. New Orleans is called Crescent City. It is famous for the Mardi Gras festival held in late February of each year.
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in central Louisiana. Baton Rouge is a deep water port used to ship goods to other American and foreign ports. Shreveport is located in northwestern Louisiana and lies along the banks of the Red River. The State Fair is held here. This city was founded in 1837 and named after Captain Henry Shreve.