Athens, Sparta, Homer: Why Louisiana Is Full of Greek-Named Towns

Athens, Sparta, Homer: Why Louisiana Is Full of Greek-Named Towns

Arcadia is one of several towns in Louisiana with a Greek name. Credit: Billy Hathorn , CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia The prevalence of towns and cities in Louisiana with Greek names is a testament to the enduring influence of the Greek culture and its mythology on Western civilization. This influence continued into the colonial era of the United States when many early settlers were familiar with classical Greek literature and history. Greek names ofte…