QUIZ: Can You Tell Us What These States Are Known For?

Which state has parishes instead of counties?

Retry Correct Incorrect Louisiana’s parishes function virtually identically to the counties of other states. The name dates back to the state’s time under Fench and Spanish colonial rule, which divided the region according to church parishes.

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Which state has parishes instead of counties?

• Louisiana
• South Dakota
• Iowa
• Utah