Florida Parishes
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The Florida Parishes are those parishes in Louisiana which were part of West Florida in the early 19th century. Unlike much of the state of Louisiana, this region was not part of the Louisiana Purchase as it remained under Spanish control.
After a rebellion, the region formed part of the short-lived Republic of West Florida in 1810. Later that same year, the region was annexed by the United States and incorporated into the Orleans Territory.
The Florida Parishes of Louisiana stretch from the Mississippi state line on its eastern and northern borders, to the Mississippi River on its western border, and Lake Pontchartrain on its southern border. The most populated community is the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
Parishes
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Livingston Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Washington Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
See also
- Intrastate regions
External links
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