In the early 1800s a large lake covered the lands that are now Market Street and Youree Drive in Shreveport. But do you know the old Native American legend about that lake? It's not a coincidence that there's a "Lake Street" in downtown Shreveport.
Pioneers found the Mississippi River and its tributaries, such as the Arkansas and Red rivers, filled with obstacles and debris. Snag boats, tasked with the removal of sunken trees and the clearing of the rivers, were one of the first answers to the growing loss of life and property.
The Louisiana Office of Tourism points out that some Louisiana towns were named after local natural resources. But you won't believe the stories about others