64 Parishes, a project of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, believes that every corner of Louisiana has something to say. We work with writers, artists, and communities to tell stories that explore our past and reflect on our present, stories that are all about Louisiana.

The U.S. state of Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes (French: paroisses; Spanish: parroquias), making it the only state besides Alaska to call its primary subdivisions something other than "counties."

The U.S. state of Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes in the same way that 48 of the other states of the United States are divided into counties (Alaska is divided into boroughs and census areas). Thirty-eight parishes are governed by a council called the Police Jury.

The state of Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes, which are analogous to counties in other states. There are various forms of government being used within the parishes. Explore the links below to learn more about each parish.

64 Parishes is a project of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), a nonprofit that has partnered with communities, institutions, and individuals since 1971 to explore Louisiana’s past, reflect on our present, and imagine our future.

Today, Louisiana has 64 parishes, as shown in the table below. Thirteen (13) northwest parishes of Louisiana are considered to be part of the Ark-La-Tex Region. The states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet at the Ark-La-Tex Three States …

2022年12月18日 · While most states in the country are divided into counties, since the 19th century, Louisiana has been divided into parishes. It's evidence of the state's history and the shifting influences of colonization on the map and its borders.

2017年4月25日 · The state is divided into 64 parishes. Parishes are one of the several elements of the political and legal structure from that time that Louisiana has kept (the civil law legal system is another example).

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is celebrated by costumed revelers, krewes, floats and flambeaux, parades, and masked balls. A hallmark of southeastern Indian societies, cane basketry traditions persist in fewer than ten contemporary tribal communities in the southeastern United States, including three in Louisiana.

2025年3月3日 · Launched in 2018, 64 Parishes brings together the print magazine and the encyclopedia, with thousands of stories reflecting Louisiana’s complicated, fascinating history and vibrant, diverse culture in one place, fully accessible and free of charge at 64Parishes.org.