Louisiana became part of the United States in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. It became a Territory in 1805 and the 18th State in 1812. It is divided into Parishes rather than Counties. The first Federal Census was in 1810 prior to Statehood.
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Louisiana became part of the United States in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. It became a Territory in 1805 and the 18th State in 1812. It is divided into Parishes rather than Counties. The first Federal Census was in 1810 prior to Statehood.