Lagniappe

Louisiana Lagniappe – Remember When…

Trivia questions used in this section were obtained from Cottonland Trivia, a game written and published in 1986 by C. Ann Norsworthy of Monroe. C. Ann has about 100 games left on her shelves that she is offering to LRT readers for just $10 each. You can contact her at 325-8732 or visit her website at www.canorsworthy.com for additional information. Cottonland Trivia was billed as 'the trivia game about northeast Louisiana's people and places, past and present. Are you in it?'

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1.  When and where was the first/only Northeast Louisiana Jazz and Arts Festival?

2.  Charles and Bill Hart’s handmade lighting fixtures were seen in the movie “Kramer vs. Kramer” and on “Magnum”. Where were they made?

3.  What is the name of the community south of Lake Providence named in honor of the nation’s presidents?

4.  Who was responsible for building the Richland Parish Library?

5.  At what plantation home near Jonesville would you simply “croak” at its beauty?

6.  What is the birthplace of Governor John J. McKeithen?

7.  What renowned “river rat” was the first inductee into the Marine Dealers Hall of Fame?

8.  What Caldwell Parish plantation owner was instrumental in founding Columbia’s Art & Folk Festival?

9.  What is the oldest settlement in Lincoln Parish?

10. How was Lake Providence named?

11. What Mer Rouge native was an authority on history and folklore and wrote about humorous episodes in his past?

12. For whom was Ruston named?

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