By April 1812, Attakapas Parish became St. Martin Parish and St. Mary Parish. On April 30, the state was admitted to the Union with 25 parishes.
bY aprIl 1812, aTTAkapas PAriSh became st. martin Parish and st. MaRy paRish. on aPrIl 30, thE sTAtE wAS adMITTeD to the union With 25 pAriSheS.