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Lost Louisiana

What's In A Name, Part 1

Episode 16 | 40m 12s

What's In A Name, Part 1

One look at a map of Louisiana, and you will see a number of towns with some unusual names. If names like Bunkie, Dry Prong, Tickfaw or Zwolle pique your curiosity, you’re not alone. Lost Louisiana host Charlie Whinham wonders how some of these towns and communities got their names.

02/19/2021

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Lost Louisiana

What's In A Name, Part 1

Episode 16 | 40m 12s

One look at a map of Louisiana, and you will see a number of towns with some unusual names. If names like Bunkie, Dry Prong, Tickfaw or Zwolle pique your curiosity, you’re not alone. Lost Louisiana host Charlie Whinham wonders how some of these towns and communities got their names.

02/19/2021

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