Andrea Bienvenu Roman- a Whig governor who served terms during which Louisiana prospered, public education was expanded, and the new Canal Basin was completed
jean lafitte- a charming pirate and smuggler, he and his men helped defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans
henry miller schrieve- he improved transportation by designing steamboats able to navigate in shallow water, and snag boats which removed stumps, trees, and log jams from rivers
William C.C claiborne- appointed by Jefferson, he served as both the Territorial Governor and was the first governor for the state of Louisiana
Julian poydras- congressman who helped write Louisiana's first Constitution and led the efforts to attain statehood
Andrew Jackson- United States general, won the battle of New Orleans and later became the nation's president
