Louisiana State Motto

Louisiana with its many lowlands is rich on bayous.

In the beginning of 1974 this Louisiana state nickname was to be seen on state license plates.

"The Holland of America"
This Louisiana state nickname is a reference to Louisiana’s waterways.

"The Child of the Mississippi"
The land mass of Louisiana consists partly of silt deposited by the Mississippi River.

"Sportsman's Paradise"
This Louisiana state nickname is a reference to the many outdoor sports that Louisiana's nature offers: fishing, trapping and hunting. But also football, horse racing, golf, ice hockey, and baseball are popular.

This Louisiana nickname can be seen on the state license plates.

"Fisherman's Paradise"
The many rivers of Louisiana offer excellent fishing opportunities.

"The Creole State"
A reference to the culture made up of the descendants of French and Spanish settlers.

Louisiana State Slogans

Whereas the Louisiana state motto intends to describe the three patriotic values most important for Louisiana itself, Louisiana state slogans focus especially on attracting tourists, and as you will see, in 'serious' and, well, let's say less flattering ways:

"Fall in love with Louisiana all over again"
This Louisiana state slogan was part of an advertising campaign by Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu that was meant to attract tourists back to the state of Louisiana. You may see the campaign in this document made by the Louisiana Office of Tourism: Fall in love with Louisiana all over again

"Come as you are. Leave Different"
This is another Louisiana state slogan by the state of Louisiana: Visiting Louisiana

"Louisiana: We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Slogan"

"Louisiana: We've All Got Jazz Hands"

Some of these Louisiana funny state slogans may be bought on t-shirts and the like.